How To Fix HRPADKW088 - No PIFSS base in current payroll period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADKW - Message Class for Kuwait

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No PIFSS base in current payroll period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADKW088 - No PIFSS base in current payroll period ?

  The SAP error message HRPADKW088: No PIFSS base in current payroll period typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with the Payroll Information for Foreign Social Security (PIFSS) in Kuwait.
  
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary PIFSS base data for the current payroll period. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The PIFSS base may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific payroll period.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the employee master data or payroll data that are required for calculating the PIFSS.
  Payroll Period Not Open: The payroll period may not be open or may not have been processed correctly.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle PIFSS calculations properly.
  Absence of Relevant Infotypes: Required infotypes (like IT 0580 for PIFSS) may