How To Fix H1236 - Basic pay not financed for entire period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Basic pay not financed for entire period

What causes this issue?

Person &v1& is not financed for the entire period from &v2& through
&v3&. Because gaps in funding exist, the account assignment in Funds
Management could not be determined. Consequently, person &v1& cannot be
processed further.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use the Employee component to finance person &v1& for the entire
period. Then try again.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1236 - Basic pay not financed for entire period ?

  The SAP error message H1236, "Basic pay not financed for entire period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the financing of an employee's basic pay over the specified period, which can lead to issues in payroll calculations and reporting.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The employee's infotype records (such as IT0008 for Basic Pay) may not cover the entire period for which payroll is being processed. This can happen if the employee's pay was changed or if there are gaps in the records.
  
  
  Funding Configuration Issues: The configuration for funding or cost distribution may not be set up correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot allocate the basic pay correctly for the entire period.
  
  
  Time Management Issues: If there are discrepancies in the time management infotypes (like IT0007 for planned working time or IT2001 for absence), it can affect the calculation of basic pay.
  
  
  Payroll Period Settings: The payroll period settings may not align with the employee's pay period, causing the system to flag the financing issue.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: Review the employee's infotype records, especially IT0008 (Basic Pay), to ensure that the records are complete and cover the entire payroll period. Make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Review Funding Configuration: Ensure that the funding configuration is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the cost centers, internal orders, or other funding sources associated with the employee's pay.
  
  
  Verify Time Management Data: Check the time management infotypes for any discrepancies. Ensure that all relevant records are complete and accurate.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Period Settings: If the payroll period settings are incorrect, adjust them to ensure they align with the employee's pay period.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify any remaining issues before processing the actual payroll.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit infotype records.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC) to ensure that the payroll run is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to error H1236.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed guidance on payroll processing and infotype management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.