How To Fix 5M487 - Error during indirect valuation of bonuses

5M487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Error during indirect valuation of bonuses

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M487 - Error during indirect valuation of bonuses ?

  The SAP error message 5M487, which indicates "Error during indirect valuation of bonuses," typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee compensation in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error can occur due to various reasons related to the configuration of indirect valuation for bonuses or other compensation elements.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The indirect valuation for bonuses may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the wage types or valuation classes.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data or infotypes related to payroll may be incomplete or missing, which can lead to errors during the calculation of bonuses.
  Incorrect Valuation Schema: The valuation schema used for calculating bonuses may not be set up correctly, leading to errors in the calculation process.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect amounts or missing entries in the payroll results.
  Authorization Issues: