How To Fix HRECM00MASTERDATA003 - Error at indirect valuation of basic pay of &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00MASTERDATA - Activation of Compensation processes, Salary calculation

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Error at indirect valuation of basic pay of &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00MASTERDATA003 - Error at indirect valuation of basic pay of &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00MASTERDATA003 typically indicates an issue with the indirect valuation of basic pay for an employee in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error can occur during payroll processing or when trying to evaluate employee compensation data.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Schema: The valuation schema for the employee's pay may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the indirect valuation in the payroll settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotypes that are required for the valuation.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the employee (e.g., pay scale, wage type) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Date Issues: The effective date for the valuation may not align with the employee's data or the payroll period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Schema: Verify that the valuation schema for the employee is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that the necessary wage types and rules are included.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for indirect valuation in the payroll module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all required information is present and correct. Pay special attention to infotypes related to compensation, such as:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  
  Check Effective Dates: Ensure that the effective dates for the employee's data align with the payroll period being processed. If there are changes in pay or other relevant data, make sure they are effective for the correct period.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for more detailed error messages or warnings that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRECM00MASTERDATA003 in SAP.