How To Fix HRBEN00FEATURES022 - Employee's basic pay not available for feature

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FEATURES - Error Messages for Benefits - Features

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Employee's basic pay not available for feature

What causes this issue?

The employee does not have a valid <ZK>Basic Pay</> record (infotype
0008). The system needs to read one of the following fields from this
infotype in order to fill a structure that is read by benefits
features:
Pay scale type
Pay scale area
Pay scale group
Pay scale level

System Response

A feature was unable to find the above information in a structure and a
processing error therefore occurred.

How to fix this error?

Check that the employee has a <ZK>Basic Pay</> record (infotype 0008)
that begins on or before the processing period.
Check that the fields listed above are correctly filled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES022 - Employee's basic pay not available for feature ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FEATURES022 indicates that the employee's basic pay information is not available for the feature being processed. This error typically arises in the context of benefits administration or payroll processing when the system attempts to access an employee's basic pay data but cannot find it.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Basic Pay Data: The employee may not have any basic pay data maintained in the system, or the data may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Infotype: The relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) may not be correctly maintained or may be missing for the employee.
  Data Not Valid for the Period: The basic pay data may not be valid for the period in which the feature is being executed.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the employee's basic pay data.
  Feature Configuration: The feature itself may not be correctly configured to access the basic pay data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotype 0008: Verify that the employee has Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) correctly maintained. Ensure that the data is complete and valid for the relevant period.
  Review Validity Dates: Ensure that the validity dates of the basic pay data cover the period for which the feature is being executed.
  Check for Data Entry Errors: Look for any data entry errors or inconsistencies in the employee's master data that could affect the basic pay information.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the feature has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's basic pay data.
  Feature Configuration: Review the configuration of the feature being used to ensure it is set up correctly to access the basic pay data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the feature and its requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes in SAP HR, especially Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and any other infotypes related to employee compensation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and maintain employee data.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the feature to see where it fails to retrieve the basic pay data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.