How To Fix 5Z339 - Error during indirect valuation; pay scale & is not col. agreement PS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 339

• Message text: Error during indirect valuation; pay scale & is not col. agreement PS

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to valuate a wage type indirectly using module ORTSZ
with a module variant that is intended for use in conjunction with the
collective agreement for the public sector only. However, based on table
T510A, the underlying pay scale type &V1& is not assigned to the
internal pay scale type 3.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the wage type (table view V_T511) and pay scale type
(table view V_510A_B) are keyed correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z339 - Error during indirect valuation; pay scale & is not col. agreement PS ?

  The SAP error message 5Z339, which states "Error during indirect valuation; pay scale & is not col. agreement PS," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of pay scales or collective agreements in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Scale Configuration: The pay scale defined in the employee's master data may not match the collective agreement settings in the system.
  Missing or Incomplete Collective Agreement: The collective agreement that should be applied to the employee may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data, such as incorrect pay scale type or group.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they might be causing conflicts with standard processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the payroll settings to verify the pay scale configuration.
  Ensure that the pay scale type and group are correctly defined and correspond to the collective agreement.
  
  
  
  Review Collective Agreement Settings:
  
  Check the collective agreement settings in the system to ensure they are correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction code T511 to review the collective agreement and ensure it is correctly linked to the pay scale.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the pay scale type and group are correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (replace XX with your country code) to identify any further issues in the payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, review them to ensure they are not causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change Employee Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation (Country-specific)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for payroll processing and collective agreements for your specific country version.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 5Z339 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.