How To Fix 5V527 - Contractual hours are zero; check master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 527

• Message text: Contractual hours are zero; check master data

What causes this issue?

During the payroll run, the system has identified a person with zero
contractual hours; this value is not valid for further processing.,,

System Response

The system cannot continue processing payroll for this person. If there
are more persons involved in the payroll run, processing continues for
the remaining persons.
<ZH>Note</>: This is a type E message.

How to fix this error?

You must correct the error before payroll processing for this person can
be completed. Proceed as follows:
Check and maintain the person's master data (for example, check the
<ZK>Planned Working Time</> (<ZH>0007</>) and <ZK>Absences </>(<ZH>2001
</>) infotype records)

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V527 - Contractual hours are zero; check master data ?

  The SAP error message 5V527 indicates that there are zero contractual hours defined for a specific employee or contract in the system. This typically occurs in the context of HR or payroll processing, where the system expects to find a defined number of contractual hours for an employee but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not have been properly maintained, leading to a lack of defined contractual hours.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The relevant infotype (such as Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0007 for Planned Working Time) may not have the correct data entered.
  Contract Type Issues: The employee's contract type may not be set up correctly, or the contractual hours may not have been defined for that specific contract type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (transaction code PA30).
  Verify that the relevant infotypes (especially Infotype 0001 and Infotype 0007) are correctly filled out with the appropriate contractual hours.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contractual Hours:
  
  If contractual hours are missing, you will need to enter them. This can be done by editing the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0007) and entering the correct number of hours.
  
  
  
  Review Contract Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the contract type assigned to the employee has the necessary settings for contractual hours. This may involve checking configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct contractual hours or how to enter them, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the employee data was migrated from another system, verify that the migration was completed successfully and that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, particularly Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or updates available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5V527 and ensure that the employee's contractual hours are correctly defined in the system.