How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE052 - (Piecework Wage) &1: '&2' Invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: (Piecework Wage) &1: '&2' Invalid

What causes this issue?

Check for &V3&

System Response

The person has contract type "&V4&" (characteristic '<ZH>CHBGI</>')
No rules are provided for these persons. A check in the SAP system can
only take place in the case that only one of the combinations listed
below can apply to these persons and there is no mix.
<ZU>Contract types:</>
1: Permanent contract with monthly wage
2: Permanent contract with monthly wage and annual working time
3: Permanent contract with hourly wage
4: Fixed-term contract with monthly wage
5: Fixed-term contract with hourly wage
6: Apprenticeship contract
7: Internship contract
8: Permanent contract with commission, flat-rate, piece rate
9: Fixed-term contract with commission, flat-rate, piece rate
Personal data in work (on Dec 31):
Weekly working time (hours): <(><<)>WeeklyHours>
Weekly working time (lessons): <(><<)>WeeklyLessons>
Individually agreed capacity utilization level: <(><<)>ActivityRate>
Statistics data in October:
Total hours worked: <(><<)>TotalHoursOfWork>
Total lessons worked: <(><<)>TotalLessonsOfWork>
Capacity utilization level: <(><<)>ActivityRate>

How to fix this error?

<ZK>Applies to the survey of structure and level of wages (LSE) in
accordance with the swissdec guidelines for wage data processing 2013
0514 (Version 4.0):</>
The combinations below are possible if one of the following contract
types is entered:
8: Permanent contract with commission, flat-rate, piece rate
9: Fixed-term contract with commission, flat-rate, piece rate
<ZH>Person works regularly equivalent to a monthly wage:</>
The ?individually agreed weekly working time? must be specified in hours
or lessons; this also applies to an ?individually agreed capacity
utilization level? and the ?capacity utilization level? in October.
<ZH>Person works on the basis of an hourly wage:</>
The ?hours effectively worked? or ?lessons effectively granted? must be
transferred for October.
<ZH>Person works irrespective of a working time:</>
Details on working time and capacity utilization level must not be
transferred.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE052 - (Piecework Wage) &1: '&2' Invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE052 typically relates to issues with piecework wages in the payroll processing module. This error indicates that there is an invalid entry for a piecework wage type or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Wage Type: The wage type specified in the payroll processing is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the piecework wage types in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry for the employee's piecework wage, such as incorrect values or formats.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may not be correctly set up to handle piecework wages, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wage Type: Verify that the wage type referenced in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the wage type configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the piecework wage types are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Correct Data Entry: Review the employee's payroll data for any errors or inconsistencies. Make sure that the values entered for piecework wages are correct and in the expected format.
  Update Master Data: If the employee master data is incorrect, update it to ensure that it is set up to handle piecework wages appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and troubleshooting piecework wages.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCH_LSE052 error in your SAP system.