How To Fix 3F355 - The currency for the new basic pay record could not be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 355

• Message text: The currency for the new basic pay record could not be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F355 - The currency for the new basic pay record could not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message 3F355, which states "The currency for the new basic pay record could not be calculated," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate currency for a new basic pay record for an employee.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency settings for the employee's organizational unit or personnel area may not be properly configured.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may have missing or incorrect information, such as the country or currency settings.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates or if the currency is not defined in the system, this error may occur.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not have a defined currency, or there may be inconsistencies in the payroll area configuration.
  Infotype Data Issues: There may be issues with the infotype data (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic