How To Fix HRCMP00REPORTING120 - No pay scale indicator for employee group &1 and subgroup &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00REPORTING - Compensation Management: Reporting and Workflow

• Message number: 120

• Message text: No pay scale indicator for employee group &1 and subgroup &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING120 - No pay scale indicator for employee group &1 and subgroup &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING120 indicates that there is no pay scale indicator defined for the specified employee group and subgroup. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when generating reports that require pay scale information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pay Scale Indicator: The primary cause of this error is that the pay scale indicator has not been defined for the specific combination of employee group and subgroup in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pay scale structure in the SAP system, leading to the absence of the required indicators.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or maintaining employee records can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Pay Scale Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the SAP configuration settings for pay scale indicators.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  
  Personnel Management ? Compensation Management ? Pay Scale Structure ? Define Pay Scale Indicators.
  
  
  Ensure that a pay scale indicator is defined for the specific employee group and subgroup that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee master data for the affected employee.
  Verify that the employee group and subgroup are correctly assigned and that they correspond to a valid pay scale indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the overall configuration for the pay scale structure is correct and that all necessary settings are in place.
  If changes are made, ensure to transport them to the relevant environments (e.g., from development to production).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pay scale indicators and employee groups/subgroups for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or report generation to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Employee Group and Subgroup: These are classifications used in SAP to categorize employees based on their roles, functions, or other criteria. Each combination may have specific pay scale indicators associated with it.
  Pay Scale Structure: This is a framework within SAP that defines how employee compensation is structured based on various factors, including employee group, subgroup, and other criteria.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for employee master data), and PA40 (for personnel actions) to navigate the system effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.