How To Fix 5Z802 - Assignment of pay scale group & could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Assignment of pay scale group & could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z802 - Assignment of pay scale group & could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5Z802, which states "Assignment of pay scale group & could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate pay scale group for an employee based on the provided data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured. This includes missing information in infotypes related to pay scale, such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pay scale structure in the SAP system. This includes missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Invalid Pay Scale Group: The pay scale group assigned to the employee may not exist or may not be valid for the specific payroll area or organizational unit.
  
  
  Collective Agreement: If the employee is covered by a collective agreement, the relevant pay scale group may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (especially Infotype 0001 and Infotype 0008) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Review Pay Scale Configuration: Check the configuration of the pay scale groups in the SAP system. Ensure that the pay scale groups are correctly defined and that they correspond to the employee's organizational assignment.
  
  
  Validate Pay Scale Group: Ensure that the pay scale group assigned to the employee is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., T510) for the pay scale groups.
  
  
  Collective Agreement Settings: If applicable, verify that the collective agreement settings are correctly configured and that the employee is assigned to the correct pay scale group as per the agreement.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If you are in the payroll process, consider running a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee pay and organizational assignment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.