How To Fix CATSBW017 - No currency for different payment: Personnel number &1 date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATSBW - CATS: Transfer Data from Time Sheet

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No currency for different payment: Personnel number &1 date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATSBW017 - No currency for different payment: Personnel number &1 date &2 ?

  The SAP error message CATSBW017 "No currency for different payment: Personnel number &1 date &2" typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing when there is an issue with the currency settings for a specific personnel number and date. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Currency Configuration: The error usually indicates that there is no currency defined for the specified personnel number on the given date. This can happen if the employee's master data does not have a valid currency assigned or if the currency is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Payment Type: The payment type being used may not have a corresponding currency defined in the system.
  
  
  Date-Specific Issues: The error may also arise if the currency settings have changed over time, and the date in question falls into a period where the currency was not defined.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify that the currency is correctly set up in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Ensure that the currency is valid for the date in question.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payment type being used. Ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the currency for the specified personnel number and date.
  
  
  
  Currency Configuration:
  
  Verify the currency settings in the system. This can be done through transaction OB08 (for maintaining exchange rates) and ensuring that the currency is active for the relevant time period.
  
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation:
  
  If the error occurs during time evaluation, ensure that the time evaluation settings are correctly configured to handle the currency for the specified personnel number.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your payroll or HR team to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place and that there are no discrepancies in the employee's payment information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll and time management for additional insights on currency handling.
  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) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CATSBW017 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.