How To Fix 5M485 - Error during indirect valuation of monthly salary

5M485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Error during indirect valuation of monthly salary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M485 - Error during indirect valuation of monthly salary ?

  The SAP error message 5M485, which indicates "Error during indirect valuation of monthly salary," typically arises in the context of payroll processing. This error can occur due to various reasons related to the configuration of payroll, master data, or the specific payroll run being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The indirect valuation method may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or in the relevant wage types.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data, such as infotypes related to payroll (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay), may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Wage Type Issues: The wage types used in the payroll run may not be set up correctly for indirect valuation.
  Payroll Schema Errors: There may be issues in the payroll schema that prevent the correct calculation of salaries.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration