How To Fix 5C179 - The employee's monthly wage could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 179

• Message text: The employee's monthly wage could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The employee's monthly wage could not be determined, as no record was
found for <zh>Basic Pay</> infotype 0008.

System Response

The text symbols for the monthly wage have not been defined. Therefore,
no data appears here.

How to fix this error?

Check the employee's master data. If required, change the key date for
the report run.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C179 - The employee's monthly wage could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5C179, "The employee's monthly wage could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to retrieve an employee's wage information. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Master Data: The employee's master data (infotypes) may be incomplete or missing. This includes infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings, such as wage types not being properly defined or linked to the employee's pay structure.
  
  
  Time Management Issues: If the employee's time data is not correctly recorded or if there are discrepancies in the time evaluation, it can lead to issues in calculating the monthly wage.
  
  
  Payroll Area Issues: The employee may not be assigned to the correct payroll area, or there may be issues with the payroll area configuration.
  
  
  Date Validity: The validity dates of the wage types or the employee's master data may not align with the payroll period being processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (0000, 0001, 0008, etc.) to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly. Check the wage types and their assignment to the employee's pay structure.
  
  
  Validate Time Data: If applicable, check the time evaluation results for the employee to ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing entries.
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Assignment: Confirm that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the payroll area is configured correctly.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates for wage types and master data are correct and that they cover the payroll period being processed.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the employee to identify any specific issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.