How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES186 - Error occured when calculating salary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Error occured when calculating salary

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the base annual salary that is the basis
for calculations for at least one benefit plan. However, one of the
following errors occurred:
The relevant record of at least one of the infotypes <ZK>Actions</>
(0000), <ZK>Basic Pay</> (0008), <ZK>Recurring Payments/Deductions</>
(0014), and <ZK>Additional Payments</> (0015) could not be read.
The base wage type for calculation is not defined in Customizing.
Indirect evaluation of the base wage type could not be performed
successfully.
An internal error occurred.

System Response

Processing terminated for the plan. Enrollment is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that all the infotype records mentioned above exist and
contain the correct information.
Contact you system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the wage type settings, in particular the tables T511 and T539J.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES186 - Error occured when calculating salary ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES186 typically indicates that there was an issue during the calculation of salary in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to benefits or payroll processing. This error can arise from various causes, and addressing it usually involves a systematic approach to identify and resolve the underlying issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll or benefits module can lead to calculation errors. This may include incorrect wage types, absence types, or benefit plans.
  
  
  Master Data Errors: Issues with employee master data, such as missing or incorrect information in infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments, etc.), can cause calculation failures.
  
  
  Program Errors: There may be bugs or issues in the custom code or enhancements that affect payroll calculations.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for salary calculation might be missing, such as absence records, time data, or other relevant information.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations, leading to errors.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the payroll and benefits modules. Ensure that all wage types and benefit plans are correctly set up.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Verify the employee master data for the affected employees. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in relevant infotypes.
  
  
  Analyze Logs: Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to analyze the payroll log for detailed error messages. This can provide insights into what went wrong during the calculation.
  
  
  Debugging: If you suspect a program error, you may need to debug the payroll calculation process to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP Notes and documentation for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute payroll calculations.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to configuration or master data, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for the HR module, particularly sections related to payroll and benefits processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.