How To Fix 3F061 - Planned compensation cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Planned compensation cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The infotype Planned Compensation for positions or jobs could not be
found.

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?

This error can have several causes.
Check to see whether:
The infotype has been maintain correctly for the position or job for
the chosen period
The salary structure contains the entries used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F061 - Planned compensation cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 3F061 ("Planned compensation cannot be determined") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with compensation planning or payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the planned compensation for an employee based on the data available.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or missing key information required for compensation planning, such as salary, pay scale, or other relevant data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for compensation planning may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to calculate planned compensation.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as conflicting entries in the infotypes related to compensation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the compensation data for the employee.
  Time Period Issues: The planned compensation may not be defined for the specific time period being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that all relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly filled out and complete.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration for compensation planning is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and process compensation data.
  Define Planned Compensation: If the planned compensation is not defined for the relevant time period, ensure that it is set up correctly in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or SPRO for configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to compensation, such as:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to compensation planning for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.