How To Fix 5U426 - Pay scale type/area/indicator &/&/& combination has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Pay scale type/area/indicator &/&/& combination has not been defined

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that this Payscale type, Payscale area and Payscale group
combination exists in view Assign payscale -> Time unit, Currency
(V_T510F).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U426 - Pay scale type/area/indicator &/&/& combination has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message 5U426 indicates that a specific combination of pay scale type, pay scale area, and pay scale indicator has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to assign a wage type to an employee.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale type, area, or indicator has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The employee's pay scale type/area/indicator does not match any defined combinations in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's master data related to pay scale.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Compensation Management > Pay Scale > Define Pay Scale Types.
  Ensure that the pay scale type, area, and indicator you are trying to use are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pay Scale Data:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you check the definitions.
  Ensure that the relevant pay scale structure is maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Verify that the pay scale type, area, and indicator are correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pay scale configuration for any additional requirements or steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the relevant process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For employee master data maintenance.
  PE51: For wage type configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to pay scale configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll and compensation management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5U426. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.