How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE049 - Type of contract not specified (characteristic = CHBGI)

HRPAYCH_LSE049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Type of contract not specified (characteristic = CHBGI)

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HRPAYCH_LSE049 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE049, which states "Type of contract not specified (characteristic = CHBGI)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a required characteristic related to the type of contract for an employee has not been specified in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete, specifically the contract type characteristic (CHBGI) that is required for payroll processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or characteristics in the system that are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or missing entries during the data entry process for the employee's contract information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0002 - Personal Data).
  Ensure that the contract type is specified correctly. If it is missing, enter the appropriate value.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Configuration:
  
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