How To Fix HRPAYCN045 - For EE &1, EE&ER base ind. and wage type not same, cannot use same base

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 045

• Message text: For EE &1, EE&ER base ind. and wage type not same, cannot use same base

What causes this issue?

For the selected employee, the contribution base indicators for the
employee and the employer are not the same, or the wage types defined
in the table T7CN20 for the employee and the employer are not the same.
So you can only use the option "Calculation bases for the employee and
the employer are not the same".

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the Public Housing Fund infotype 0530 or the Social Insurance
infotype 0532 to know the contribution area/industry/group/level
setting corresponding to your choice.
Check view V_7CN20_PHF for Public Housing Fund or V_7CN20_SI for Social
Insurance to know the different settings for the employee and the
employer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN045 - For EE &1, EE&ER base ind. and wage type not same, cannot use same base ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN045 indicates that there is a mismatch between the employee (EE) and employer (ER) base indicators for a specific wage type in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the configuration for wage types does not align for both the employee and employer contributions, leading to inconsistencies in payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Base Indicators: The error occurs when the base indicators for the employee and employer contributions are not the same for a specific wage type. For example, if the employee's wage type is set to use a certain base indicator, but the employer's wage type is set to use a different one, this will trigger the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or in the payroll driver settings.
  Incorrect Customization: Custom wage types may not have been properly configured to align with the standard wage types, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types involved. Ensure that the base indicators for both employee and employer contributions are set to the same value.
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to check and modify wage type characteristics.
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that the processing logic for the wage types is correctly defined. Look for any customizations that may have been made.
  
  Use transaction code PE02 to access and modify the payroll schema.
  
  
  Consistency in Custom Wage Types: If you are using custom wage types, ensure that they are correctly defined and that their base indicators match those of the standard wage types they are intended to replace or supplement.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for further guidance on wage type settings and base indicators.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE01: Wage Type Characteristics
  PE02: Payroll Schema
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration issues and ensuring consistency between employee and employer wage types, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN045 error.