How To Fix HRPAYAE083 - Maintain Description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAE - Mesasge class for package PCAE

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Maintain Description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAE083 - Maintain Description ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAE083, which states "Maintain Description," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a required description or text field has not been filled out in the relevant configuration or master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Descriptions: The error usually arises when a required field for a payroll element, wage type, or other related configuration does not have a description maintained.
  Configuration Issues: It may also occur if there are inconsistencies or missing entries in the payroll configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: If employee master data or infotypes related to payroll are incomplete or incorrectly maintained, this error can be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where the error is occurring (e.g., wage types, payroll elements).
  Ensure that all required description fields are filled out correctly. This may involve going to transaction codes like PE01 (for wage types) or SPRO (for configuration).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data using transaction PA30 to ensure that all necessary infotypes are complete and correctly filled out.
  Pay special attention to infotypes related to payroll, such as infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the payroll configuration settings in SPRO to ensure that all necessary entries are maintained.
  Look for any missing entries in the payroll schema or rules that might require descriptions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Wage Types
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on maintaining payroll configurations and descriptions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAE083 error and ensure that all necessary descriptions are maintained in your SAP system.