How To Fix 5A526 - Acc. to infotype P1013 and T503, the pay scale indicator is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Acc. to infotype P1013 and T503, the pay scale indicator is &

What causes this issue?

In infotype P1013, the person group and person subgroup are allocated
to the position. Table T503 defines the valid pay scale indicator for
every combination of person group and person subgroup.
If the person group and person subgroup (infotype P1013) were entered
for the position, the pay scale indicator (payroll type in T503) is
read from table T503.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A526 - Acc. to infotype P1013 and T503, the pay scale indicator is & ?

  The SAP error message 5A526 typically indicates an issue related to the pay scale indicator in the context of employee master data, specifically in infotype P1013 (which deals with pay scale data) and T503 (which contains the pay scale structure).
  Cause:
  The error message "Acc. to infotype P1013 and T503, the pay scale indicator is &?" suggests that there is a mismatch or an invalid entry for the pay scale indicator in the employee's master data. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Pay Scale Indicator: The pay scale indicator specified in infotype P1013 does not exist in the T503 table.
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale structure may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant entries in T503 may be missing or incorrect.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the pay scale indicator in the employee's master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the pay scale data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Indicator:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and check the entry in infotype P1013.
  Verify that the pay scale indicator is correct and corresponds to a valid entry in the T503 table.
  
  
  
  Review T503 Configuration:
  
  Use transaction SE11 or SE16 to view the T503 table and ensure that the pay scale indicator exists and is correctly configured.
  If the pay scale indicator is missing, you may need to add it or correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there is a typographical error, correct the pay scale indicator in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale indicator or how to configure it, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype P1013: This infotype is used to store pay scale data for employees, including the pay scale indicator, which determines the employee's pay scale group and level.
  Table T503: This table contains the configuration for pay scale structures, including valid pay scale indicators and their associated details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pay scale indicators or error message 5A526.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.