How To Fix 5U490 - User-exit: Kein Leistungsgehalt fnr Lohnart & berechnet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 490

• Message text: User-exit: Kein Leistungsgehalt fnr Lohnart & berechnet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U490 - User-exit: Kein Leistungsgehalt fnr Lohnart & berechnet ?

  The SAP error message 5U490 ("User-exit: Kein Leistungsgehalt für Lohnart & berechnet") typically indicates that there is no valid wage type (Lohnart) for the specified employee in the payroll process. This error often arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find the necessary data to calculate the employee's compensation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that is being referenced in the payroll calculation may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the required wage type assigned, or it may be missing altogether.
  User-Exit Logic: The error may be triggered by custom logic in a user-exit that checks for the existence of a wage type and finds none.
  Payroll Area Issues: The employee may not be assigned to the correct payroll area, which could affect the availability of certain wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type is defined and has the necessary characteristics for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Verify that the required wage types are assigned correctly in the infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Examine User-Exit Logic:
  
  If there are custom user-exits implemented, review the code to ensure that it is functioning as intended and not inadvertently blocking valid wage types.
  Consult with your ABAP developer if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the payroll area has the necessary wage types configured.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated to a specific payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20 / PA30: Display/Change Employee Master Data
  SM30 / SM31: Maintain Table Views
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User-Exits: Familiarize yourself with the user-exits that may be affecting payroll processing, particularly those related to wage type calculations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.