How To Fix 5U763 - Basic Pay infotype (0008) not maintained for chosen selection period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 763

• Message text: Basic Pay infotype (0008) not maintained for chosen selection period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U763 - Basic Pay infotype (0008) not maintained for chosen selection period. ?

  The SAP error message 5U763 indicates that the Basic Pay infotype (0008) is not maintained for the selected selection period. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or process payroll information for an employee, but the necessary data for the specified period is missing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The Basic Pay infotype (0008) has not been maintained for the employee for the period you are trying to access. This could be due to:
  
  The employee was not assigned a Basic Pay record for that period.
  The record was deleted or not created.
  The record was created but not saved properly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Period: The selection period you are trying to access does not match any existing records in the infotype.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to incomplete or incorrect records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Go to the employee's master data using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Check if there is a record for the selection period you are trying to access. If not, you will need to create or maintain the record.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Basic Pay Record:
  
  If the record does not exist, create a new Basic Pay record for the required period.
  If the record exists but is incorrect or incomplete, update it with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in your report or transaction are correct and correspond to the periods for which data is available.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or need assistance, consult with your HR team or the person responsible for maintaining employee records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is used to store the basic salary information of an employee, including the amount, currency, and validity period.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions (to create or change infotypes)
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U763 and ensure that the Basic Pay infotype is properly maintained for the required selection period.