How To Fix 5Z511 - Pay scale cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Pay scale cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2

What causes this issue?

The SAP system is attempting to read a value from table T510U (<ZK>Pay
Scale Groups</>) with key &V1& on date &V2&. Since the value does not
exist, the SAP system cannot determine the pay scale level for the
employee.
Key &V1& (aabbccdeee) is to be interpreted as follows:
aa = personnel country grouping (01 for Germany)
bb = pay scale type
cc = pay scale area
D = <DS:DE.TRFKZ>grouping of employee subgroups for collective agreement
provision</>
eee = pay scale group

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?

The system settings may contain an error. Check the pay scale data in
the <LS>Type</>, <LS>Area</>, and <LS>Group</> fields. If these values
are correct, contact your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check view V_T510U (<ZK>Pay Scale Groups</>) and add the missing entry.
If applicable, also check the entry level in view V_T5D7K (
<ZK>Parameters for BDA Determination (Basic Pay) PSG</>). The entry
level defined for the specified pay scale is: &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z511 - Pay scale cannot be determined for key &1 and start date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z511 indicates that the system is unable to determine the pay scale for a specific employee based on the provided key and start date. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pay Scale Data: The pay scale data for the specified key (e.g., employee group, employee subgroup, or pay scale type) may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Key: The key used to determine the pay scale might be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Date Issues: The start date provided may not correspond to any valid pay scale data in the system.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or pay scale configuration may have led to the unavailability of the pay scale for the specified key and date.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they might not be correctly handling the pay scale determination.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Scale Data: Verify that the pay scale data is correctly maintained in the system for the specified key and start date. This can be done by checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for pay scale types, groups, and subgroups is correctly set up in the system. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the Payroll settings.
  Validate Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and that the employee is assigned to the correct pay scale type and group.
  Check Date Validity: Ensure that the start date falls within the valid range of the pay scale data. If the pay scale is time-dependent, make sure the date is valid for the pay scale being referenced.
  Consult Documentation: If there are custom developments, consult the documentation or the developer to ensure that the logic for pay scale determination is functioning as intended.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the payroll run again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Pay scale information is typically stored in Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0000 (Actions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pay scale configuration and determination processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR/Payroll.