How To Fix 4B096 - Basic salary is not positive.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4B - Message Class for Philippines

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Basic salary is not positive.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4B096 - Basic salary is not positive. ?

  The SAP error message 4B096: Basic salary is not positive typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management. This error indicates that the system has detected a non-positive value (zero or negative) for the basic salary of an employee, which is not acceptable as salaries must be positive amounts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The basic salary may have been incorrectly entered as zero or a negative value during the employee's master data setup or payroll processing.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in incorrect salary values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or infotypes that handle salary data.
  Temporary Changes: If there are temporary changes or deductions applied to the salary, it might inadvertently result in a non-positive value.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) and verify that the basic salary is correctly entered as a positive value.
  If the salary is incorrect, update it to the correct positive amount.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  If the error occurs during payroll processing, review the payroll results for the employee to ensure that no deductions or adjustments have caused the basic salary to become non-positive.
  Correct any erroneous entries in the payroll results.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error is due to data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all salary data was transferred correctly and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll schema and infotypes are correctly set up to handle salary data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, run a test payroll for the employee to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing that might address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to payroll processing for additional guidance on handling salary data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR.