How To Fix 5L313 - Basic pay data not available (P0008).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Basic pay data not available (P0008).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L313 - Basic pay data not available (P0008). ?

  The SAP error message 5L313: Basic pay data not available (P0008) typically occurs when the system is unable to find the basic pay data for an employee in the infotype P0008 (Basic Pay). This infotype is crucial for payroll processing, as it contains the employee's salary information.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The basic pay data for the employee may not have been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Employee Number: The employee number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Infotype Not Created: The infotype P0008 may not have been created for the employee, especially if the employee is new or if the data was not properly entered during the hiring process.
  Data Deletion: The basic pay data might have been deleted or archived.
  Time Constraints: The data may not be available for the specific period being queried (e.g., if the employee was not active during that time).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that the employee number is correct and exists in the system.
  Maintain Infotype P0008: If the infotype P0008 is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can be done using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Review Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates for the basic pay data are correct and that the data is active for the period you are trying to access.
  Check for Deletions: If the data was deleted, you may need to restore it or re-enter the necessary information.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the data maintenance, consult with your HR department or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype P0008: This infotype contains the basic pay information for employees, including salary, wage type, and other relevant details.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  SE16: Data Browser (to check underlying tables)
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit employee data in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.