How To Fix HRPAY00DEC013 - The base wage type group &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY00DEC - XDEC: Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The base wage type group &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY00DEC013 - The base wage type group &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY00DEC013 indicates that the base wage type group specified in the payroll processing is empty. This error typically arises during payroll calculations when the system expects to find wage types associated with a specific group but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type group may not have been properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the wage type configuration or incorrect assignment of wage types to the group.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the payroll schema or in the employee master data where the wage type group is referenced.
  Missing Wage Types: The wage types that should be included in the specified group may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area being processed may not be linked to the correct wage type group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wage types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Type Groups.
  Ensure that the wage type group specified in the error message has the necessary wage types assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the correct wage type group is assigned to the employee.
  Verify that the employee has the necessary wage types assigned in their infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (Transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the wage type group is correctly referenced in the payroll calculation logic.
  Make sure that the schema is correctly configured to process the wage types associated with the group.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Wage Types:
  
  If the required wage types are missing, create them using Transaction code OOBT or activate them if they are inactive.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: Maintain employee master data.
  PE01: Maintain payroll schema.
  OOBT: Maintain wage types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY00DEC013 error in your SAP system.