How To Fix HRFPM_FTE720 - Value of the pay scale evaluation for conversions not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Value of the pay scale evaluation for conversions not found

What causes this issue?

This error occurs when you use infotype 1005 for the pay scale
evaluation and it cannot be determined whether the upper or lower pay
scale group limit (infotype 1005)
should be used for the conversions.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, define whether the upper or lower pay scale group limit
should be used for the conversions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE720 - Value of the pay scale evaluation for conversions not found ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE720 indicates that the system could not find a value for the pay scale evaluation during a conversion process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) and can occur during payroll processing or when trying to evaluate employee compensation based on their pay scale.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pay Scale Data: The most common cause is that the pay scale data for the employee or the specific pay scale group is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pay scale structure or the evaluation paths that are used to determine the pay scale.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary pay scale information.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the pay scale tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Scale Data: Verify that the pay scale data is correctly maintained in the system. This includes checking the relevant tables (e.g., T510, T511) to ensure that the pay scale groups and levels are defined.
  Review Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data (infotypes such as 0008 - Basic Pay) is correctly populated with the appropriate pay scale group and level.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the pay scale evaluation in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in SPRO related to payroll and pay scale structures.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PU03 (for payroll) or PA30 (for employee master data) to run consistency checks and identify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message HRFPM_FTE720 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HCM documentation for detailed information on pay scale evaluations and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRFPM_FTE720 error message.