How To Fix 5Z018 - Enter the remuneration amount, currency, and payment interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter the remuneration amount, currency, and payment interval

What causes this issue?

No more than two of the three fields 'Remuneration Amount, 'Currency',
and 'Payment Interval' have been filled.

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?

You should enter values either for all three fields or none of the
fields. Either fill all three fields or leave all three fields empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z018 - Enter the remuneration amount, currency, and payment interval ?

  The SAP error message 5Z018 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee remuneration settings. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding the remuneration amount, currency, and payment interval, which has not been provided or is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The remuneration amount, currency, or payment interval has not been entered in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll or remuneration configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to incomplete or incorrect information being submitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields for remuneration amount, currency, and payment interval are filled out correctly. 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where this information is required.
  Verify that the remuneration amount is a valid number.
  Ensure that the currency is selected from the dropdown list and is valid.
  Confirm that the payment interval (e.g., monthly, bi-weekly) is specified.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have the necessary permissions, check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the remuneration settings are correctly defined.
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and review the payroll or remuneration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the transaction or module you are working with. This can provide insights into what data is required.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify remuneration data. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, try to reprocess the transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for employee master data) that may be involved in entering or modifying remuneration data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z018 and ensure that the necessary remuneration data is correctly entered into the SAP system.