How To Fix H1457 - No basic pay defined for person in period from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: No basic pay defined for person in period from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1457 - No basic pay defined for person in period from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1457, "No basic pay defined for person in period from &1 to &2," typically occurs in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module when the system is unable to find a valid basic pay record for an employee for the specified period. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotype Records: The most common cause is that the employee does not have a valid record in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) for the specified period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified in the error message may not align with the employee's pay records. For example, if the employee was not employed during that period or if the pay record was not maintained correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry, such as incorrect start or end dates for the basic pay record.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee status (e.g., leave of absence, termination) may affect the availability of pay records.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from retrieving the correct pay data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA20 or PA30) and check Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) for the specified period.
  If there is no record, you will need to create one for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Verify Employment Dates:
  
  Ensure that the employee was active during the specified period. Check Infotype 0000 (Actions) for the employee's employment status and dates.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there are errors in the existing records, correct them by updating the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP HCM consultant or system administrator to ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or rules.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HCM, especially Infotype 0000 (Actions) and Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing employee data include PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PE03 (Payroll Schema).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.