How To Fix HRPAYCL004 - Calculation basis for family allowance does not exist

HRPAYCL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCL - Message Class Chile Payroll

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Calculation basis for family allowance does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCL004 - Calculation basis for family allowance does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCL004 indicates that there is no calculation basis defined for the family allowance in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or data to calculate family allowances for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation basis for family allowances may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or infotypes.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The employee's infotype data (such as IT 0021 for family members or IT 0008 for basic pay) may not be correctly maintained or may be missing.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may also occur if the country-specific payroll settings for family allowances are not properly set up.
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not have the necessary configuration for family allowances.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the payroll settings