How To Fix HRECM00MASTERDATA006 - Error determining the payroll time unit of &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Error determining the payroll time unit of &1 on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00MASTERDATA006 - Error determining the payroll time unit of &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00MASTERDATA006 indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to determine the payroll time unit for a specific employee (denoted by &1) on a specific date (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when accessing employee master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The payroll time unit may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing infotypes or incorrect entries in infotypes related to payroll.
  Date Issues: The date specified may not fall within a valid payroll period or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data to determine the payroll time unit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in the system. Ensure that the payroll time unit is correctly defined in the relevant configuration tables (e.g., T554S for time units).
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for completeness. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (such as infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, infotype 0008 for Basic Pay, etc.) are correctly filled out.
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the date specified in the error message is valid and falls within the correct payroll period. Check the payroll calendar settings.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the employee in question.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PA30 to check the employee's data and PU03 to run consistency checks on payroll data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR/Payroll.