How To Fix 5M663 - Please check IT0008 Basic Pay, field Work hours per period P0008-DIVGV

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Please check IT0008 Basic Pay, field Work hours per period P0008-DIVGV

What causes this issue?

The field P0008-DIVGV is initial (=0,00 hours per period), which will
cause a serious error when division by zero is processed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please check IT0008 Basic Pay and maintain the field P0008-DIVGV Work
hours per period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M663 - Please check IT0008 Basic Pay, field Work hours per period P0008-DIVGV ?

  The SAP error message 5M663 typically indicates an issue with the Basic Pay infotype (IT0008) for an employee, specifically related to the field "Work hours per period" (P0008-DIVGV). This error can arise due to various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The work hours per period may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Missing Data: The required data for the employee in IT0008 may be incomplete or missing.
  Invalid Values: The value entered for work hours per period may not be valid (e.g., negative values, zero, or values that exceed the maximum allowed).
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area settings may not align with the employee's work schedule or contract.
  Collective Agreement: If the employee is covered by a collective agreement, the work hours may need to comply with specific rules defined in that agreement.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check IT0008: Go to the employee's Basic Pay infotype (IT0008) and verify the "Work hours per period" field (P0008-DIVGV). Ensure that the value is correct and meets the expected criteria.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for work hours in the SAP system. This includes reviewing the payroll area settings and ensuring they are correctly set up.
  Validate Data: Ensure that all required fields in IT0008 are filled out correctly and that there are no missing or invalid entries.
  Consult Collective Agreements: If applicable, review any collective agreements that may impact the work hours and ensure compliance.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If the issue persists, try testing with different employee records or scenarios to identify if the problem is isolated to specific cases.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and edit the employee's infotype data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on infotype configurations and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP technical team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5M663.