How To Fix 8A720 - & Base chk,cd level,acc,CI: sum of bases(&) + acc.base(&) >=min.base(&)?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 720

• Message text: & Base chk,cd level,acc,CI: sum of bases(&) + acc.base(&) >=min.base(&)?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A720 - & Base chk,cd level,acc,CI: sum of bases(&) + acc.base(&) >=min.base(&)? ?

  The SAP error message 8A720 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of payroll processing or financial accounting. The message indicates that there is a problem with the base amounts and their relationship to the minimum base amounts defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message 8A720 and the related message about the base check usually occur due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the wage types or the base amounts in the payroll schema may not be set up correctly. This can happen if the minimum base amounts are not aligned with the actual base amounts being processed.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the employee master records or payroll results that lead to discrepancies in the base amounts.
  
  
  Changes in Legislation: If there have been recent changes in payroll legislation or company policies that affect minimum base amounts, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be handling the base amounts correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the wage types and ensure that the minimum base amounts are correctly defined in the system.
  Verify the payroll schema and ensure that the calculations for base amounts are correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the base amounts.
  Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation to identify where the discrepancies are occurring. This can help pinpoint the specific wage types or calculations that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Engage with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check custom programs or SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if any background jobs are failing due to this error.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or similar issues. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Testing: After making changes, always test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message 8A720 in your SAP system.