How To Fix HRECM00ADMVIEWS036 - Specify either default amount or percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00ADMVIEWS - Messages for Compensation Administration View Maintenance

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Specify either default amount or percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00ADMVIEWS036 - Specify either default amount or percentage ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00ADMVIEWS036 typically occurs in the context of the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central module, particularly when dealing with compensation management or related functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify either a default amount or a percentage for a compensation-related field, but neither has been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A compensation plan or template is set up without defining a default amount or percentage for a specific compensation element (e.g., bonus, salary increase).
  The configuration settings for the compensation plan do not meet the required criteria for processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Compensation Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the compensation plan settings in the SAP SuccessFactors system.
  Ensure that for each compensation element, either a default amount or a percentage is specified.
  
  
  
  Edit the Template:
  
  If you are using a compensation template, edit the template to include default values for the relevant fields.
  Make sure that the fields for default amount and percentage are not left blank.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit compensation plans and templates.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the compensation plan to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP SuccessFactors documentation for detailed guidance on setting up compensation plans and templates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or SuccessFactors forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Resources: Consider accessing training materials or resources related to compensation management in SAP SuccessFactors to better understand the configuration requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your compensation plans are correctly configured.