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

H1457 - Overview

• 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.
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