How To Fix HRCMP00TABLES008 - Compensation type &1 not valid for fixed components

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00TABLES - Messages for Customizing Tables for the "Compensation" Area

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Compensation type &1 not valid for fixed components

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a fixed compensation component of type
&V1&. This is not possible since type &V1& was not customized as a
fixed compensation component.

System Response

The system does not allow the entry to be created.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different compensation component (press F4 for a list of valid
entries) or change the customizing of type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00TABLES008 - Compensation type &1 not valid for fixed components ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00TABLES008 indicates that the compensation type specified (denoted as &1) is not valid for fixed components in the compensation management module. This error typically arises during the configuration or processing of compensation plans in SAP SuccessFactors or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Compensation Type: The compensation type you are trying to use is not defined or is not set up correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the compensation management settings, where the compensation type is not linked to the fixed components.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the compensation type field.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the compensation type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Compensation Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for compensation types in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the compensation type you are using is correctly defined and active.
  Verify that it is linked to the appropriate fixed components.
  
  
  
  Review Fixed Components Setup:
  
  Check the configuration of fixed components to ensure they are set up to accept the specified compensation type.
  Make sure that the fixed components are correctly assigned to the relevant compensation plans.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the compensation type to ensure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  If necessary, re-enter the compensation type to ensure it is recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify compensation types and fixed components.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring compensation types and fixed components.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the compensation plan again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or PA30 (for employee data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to compensation management that might address known issues or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message HRCMP00TABLES008.