How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE017 - Characteristic &1 for determining the job position does not exist.

HRPAYCH_LSE017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic &1 for determining the job position does not exist.

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HRPAYCH_LSE017 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE017 indicates that a specific characteristic used for determining the job position does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary data to determine the job position for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristic specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant infotypes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for job positions or characteristics may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the employee's infotypes related to job positions.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the characteristic may not have been included or properly activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings