How To Fix CACSELT159 - Document has no remuneration line 'remaining entitlement'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSELT - ELT: Messages for Entitlement and Liability Transfer

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Document has no remuneration line 'remaining entitlement'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSELT159 - Document has no remuneration line 'remaining entitlement' ?

  The SAP error message CACSELT159, which states "Document has no remuneration line 'remaining entitlement'," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee remuneration and entitlements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is trying to process a document (like a payroll or a leave request) that requires a remuneration line for "remaining entitlement," but such a line is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The remuneration structure may not be properly configured to include the necessary entitlement lines.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's remuneration or entitlement records.
  Incomplete Master Data: The employee master data may not have the required information regarding entitlements.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document being processed may not be of the correct type that requires a remuneration line.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the remuneration structure is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant infotypes (like IT0008 for Basic Pay) to ensure that the remuneration lines are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check the relevant infotypes to ensure that all necessary information regarding entitlements is present and correct.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are processing is appropriate for the action you are trying to perform. If it is a leave request, ensure that the leave type is configured to allow for the calculation of remaining entitlements.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check for inconsistencies in the employee's data. You can also run reports to check for missing remuneration lines.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the remuneration structure and entitlement management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes related to remuneration and entitlements, such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and IT2006 (Absences).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.