How To Fix 5Z515 - BDA cannot be determined when change is made to pay scale group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 515

• Message text: BDA cannot be determined when change is made to pay scale group &2

What causes this issue?

The SAP system is processing a change from pay scale group &V1& to pay
scale group &V2&. In doing so, it attempts to read the relevant entries
in table T5D7L (<ZK>Auxiliary Table for Higher Grouping and Promotion
</>) and table T5D7M (<ZK>Value of Remuneration Groups</>). However,
these entries either do not exist or one of the tables is not fully
maintained.

System Response

The SAP system cannot determine the BDA for the employee.

How to fix this error?

Check the pay scale change in the <LS>Group</> field. If these values
are correct, contact your system administration.
If required, adjust the BDA for the employee manually before you save
the infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check views V_T5D7L (<ZK>Pay Scale Level Determination for Group Change
</>) and V_T5D7M (<ZK>Value of Remuneration/Salary Groups PSG</>) and
add the missing entries. Any pay scale groups between the pay scale
groups specified above must also be entered in the views.
You can also configure these settings in Customizing for Payroll:
Germany under Industries -> Public Sector -> Additional Data on Basic
Pay. You do this in the following IMG activities:
<ZK>Pay Seniority</> -> <DS:SIMG.OHADT5D7L> Maintain Parameters for
Higher/Lower Grouping</>
<ZK>Pay/Compensation/Wage Groups</> -> <DS:SIMG.OHADT5D7M> Define
Classification of Compensation/Salary Groups</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z515 - BDA cannot be determined when change is made to pay scale group &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z515 indicates that the system cannot determine the Basic Data Area (BDA) when a change is made to the pay scale group. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations related to the pay scale structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Basic Data Area (BDA) may not be properly configured for the specific pay scale group you are trying to change.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or in the pay scale structure that prevent the system from determining the BDA.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the BDA settings.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard determination process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pay scale groups in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the BDA is correctly defined for the pay scale group in question.
  Verify that all necessary infotypes related to the pay scale are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the pay scale group is correctly assigned and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the BDA settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination is failing. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5Z515 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on pay scale configuration and BDA settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5Z515 in your SAP system.