How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE011 - Characteristic &1 for determining the contract type does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_LSE - Notifications for the Wage Structure Survey

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Characteristic &1 for determining the contract type does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE011 - Characteristic &1 for determining the contract type does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE011 indicates that a specific characteristic required for determining the contract type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when configuring employee data in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified by &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll schema or the infotype might not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary characteristic.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or infotypes that prevent the system from determining the contract type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Payroll and check the settings for contract types and characteristics.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics:
  
  If the characteristic does not exist, you may need to create it. This can involve defining the characteristic in the relevant tables (e.g., T511, T511K).
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the characteristic exists in the database.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that all required infotypes are correctly filled out.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration and characteristics to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  PA30 for maintaining employee master data.
  SE11 for checking data dictionary entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.