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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE049 - Type of contract not specified (characteristic = CHBGI) ?

  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:
  
  Check the configuration of the relevant infotypes in the SAP system to ensure that the contract type characteristic (CHBGI) is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate infotype.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the settings for the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the employee's data to identify any other missing or incorrect entries that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the characteristic CHBGI and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Common infotypes related to contracts include 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and 0002 (Personal Data).
  Characteristics: Characteristics are attributes that define specific properties of an employee's data. CHBGI is a characteristic that may be used in payroll processing to determine contract types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for checking and updating employee information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCH_LSE049 error and ensure that the employee's contract type is correctly specified in the system.