How To Fix 5Z263 - Salary group (EF13) cannot be determined (table T5D5L)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Salary group (EF13) cannot be determined (table T5D5L)

What causes this issue?

The salary group for the data record is determined using a table from
the pay scale group ("Basic Pay" infotype). The value determined can be
overridden using the "Statistics Public Sector Germany" infotype.
No value could be determined and a default value was not defined.

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?

Check the <DS:SIMG.OHADOEV098>Career/Salary Group</> table or define a
default value for the employee.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z263 - Salary group (EF13) cannot be determined (table T5D5L) ?

  The SAP error message 5Z263, which states "Salary group (EF13) cannot be determined (table T5D5L)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding salary group for a specific employee or position in the relevant table (T5D5L).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The salary group for the employee or position may not be defined in the T5D5L table. This can happen if the employee's master data is incomplete or if the salary group has not been set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that is supposed to populate the salary group.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the T5D5L table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's master data is complete and that the relevant infotypes (such as IT0008 for Basic Pay) are correctly filled out.
  Review Table T5D5L: Check the T5D5L table to ensure that the salary group for the relevant employee or position exists. If it does not, you may need to create or update the entry.
  Configuration Review: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the salary group determination logic is correctly set up. This may involve checking the payroll schema and the rules that determine salary groups.
  Data Consistency Check: If data migration has occurred, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the T5D5L table.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0008 (Basic Pay) and IT0001 (Organizational Assignment) that may impact salary group determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll configuration and salary group determination for more detailed insights.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in payroll.