How To Fix 53682 - The next pay scale level cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 682

• Message text: The next pay scale level cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system is unable to determine the next pay scale level.

System Response

Create a type T statement, which means the system reads the pay scale
table. The system will also attempt to determine possible increases in
pay scales, and and pay scale reclassifications.

How to fix this error?

You have probably not maintained any pay scale reclassifications, and
not encoded the pay scale levels with 00 to 99. To avoid this problem,
you must encode the reclassifications. You can do this via the
following IMG path:
--> Personnel Management
--> Personnel Administration
--> Payroll Data
--> Basic Pay
--> Pay Scale Changes
--> Pay Scale Reclassification
For more information, refer to the IMG documentation on training
statements.
When you leave this message, the system will create the statement, but
in certain cases, the system will not be able to print all of the
relevant records from the pay scale table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53682 - The next pay scale level cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 53682, "The next pay scale level cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the next pay scale level for an employee based on the current configuration or data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Pay Scale Data: The employee may not have the necessary pay scale data defined in their master data (e.g., infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Pay Scale Group/Level: The pay scale group or level assigned to the employee may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pay scale structure in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T510, T511).
  Collective Agreement Changes: Changes in collective agreements or pay scale structures that have not been updated in the system can lead to this error.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., inactive, on leave) may affect the determination of the pay scale level.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) to ensure that the pay scale group and level are correctly assigned.
  Review Pay Scale Configuration: Check the configuration of the pay scale structure in the system. Ensure that the relevant pay scale groups and levels are defined in the configuration tables (T510, T511).
  Update Collective Agreements: If there have been recent changes to collective agreements, ensure that these changes are reflected in the system.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation to identify any discrepancies or issues in the payroll processing that may lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to pay scale configuration and error message 53682 for any specific guidance or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configuration or system issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is crucial for defining an employee's pay scale and should be checked for accuracy.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 53682 in SAP.