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

3O436 - Overview

• 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