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

5Z802 - Overview

• 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