How To Fix 32052 - The level is only determined for increase type A (feature AVSTG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The level is only determined for increase type A (feature AVSTG)

What causes this issue?

In infotype <ZK>Basic Pay</> (0008) you pressed the button <LS>Copy
Automatic Level</> so that the system determined the employee's
<LS>level</>. However, the system cannot calculate the level for the
selected employee. There are two possible reasons for this:
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECI549B_AVSTGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>Feature AVSTG (HR-PS
AT: Increase)</> is not maintained correctly. Return value <LB>A</> must
be entered in this feature for contractual civil servants for the use of
automatic increase.
The screen control for infotype <ZK>Basic Pay</> is not defined
correctly. Button <LS>Copy Automatic Level</> must not be displayed for
this employee as he or she is not a contractual civil servant.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for <LS>Payroll</> under <LS>Enhancement for Public
Sector</> -> <LS>Increase Process for Government Officials and
Contractual Civil Servants</>, check the following IMG activities.
<DS:SIMG.SEN_AT_ST_003>Define Increase Process in Feature AVSTG</>.
<DS:SIMG.OHAAOEVR06>Define Screen Control for Basic Pay Infotype (0008)
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32052 - The level is only determined for increase type A (feature AVSTG) ?

  The SAP error message 32052, "The level is only determined for increase type A (feature AVSTG)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of the feature AVSTG, which is related to the determination of the level for certain types of wage types or benefits.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is trying to determine a level for a wage type or benefit that is not configured correctly. Specifically, it indicates that the level can only be determined for increase type A, which means that the configuration for other types (like B, C, etc.) is either missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Feature AVSTG: The feature AVSTG is used to determine the level of a wage type based on certain conditions. If the feature is not set up properly or if the necessary conditions are not met, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or the specific payroll data that is being processed, leading to the inability to determine the correct level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the feature AVSTG in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the increase types that are relevant to your organization. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  Review Wage Type Characteristics: Check the characteristics of the wage types involved. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that the increase type is set to A where applicable.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: Verify the employee master data for the individuals affected by this error. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the relevant process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to feature AVSTG and wage type configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Seek Expert Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring feature AVSTG.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PE03 (for wage type configuration) and PE02 (for feature maintenance) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.