How To Fix HRPADCO_SEV017 - BASIC SALARY : &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCO_SEV - HR-CO: Severance payment messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: BASIC SALARY : &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCO_SEV017 - BASIC SALARY : &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCO_SEV017, which refers to "BASIC SALARY: &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error message indicates that there is an issue with the basic salary configuration or data for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The basic salary for the employee may not be maintained correctly in the system. This could be due to missing infotype records (e.g., infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) or incorrect entries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings, such as wage types or payroll areas not being set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from calculating the basic salary correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the salary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's basic salary is correctly maintained in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008). Ensure that the salary amount is entered and that the validity period is correct.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings related to wage types and ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes verifying that the wage type for basic salary is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate payroll area.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to check for any inconsistencies in the employee's data. You can also run payroll simulation to identify any issues.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the employee's salary data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may need to be applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0000 (Actions).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR data maintenance include PA30, PA40, and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for HRPADCO_SEV017 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.