How To Fix 3O436 - Base salary is 0; check the value you entered for selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Base salary is 0; check the value you entered for selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O436 - Base salary is 0; check the value you entered for selection ?

  The SAP error message 3O436 indicates that there is an issue with the base salary value being set to zero in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to execute a report that requires valid salary data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee's master data may not have a valid base salary entered. This could be due to data entry errors or missing information in the infotype (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not be correctly set, leading to the retrieval of records with a base salary of zero.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration or the way the salary is being calculated, leading to a zero value.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee has not been assigned to a valid time management schema, it may affect the salary calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA20 or PA30) and check the Basic Pay infotype (IT0008) to ensure that a valid base salary is entered.
  If the base salary is missing or incorrect, update it with the correct value.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are running a report, review the selection criteria to ensure that you are not inadvertently filtering out valid records or including records that should not be processed.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the salary calculation is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing wage types and their configuration in the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Check Time Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct time management schema and that all necessary time data is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the issue persists and to identify any other potential errors in the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0000 (Actions), and IT0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 3O436.