How To Fix HRPAYCN048 - Report processes ind. "M", "N" or "U" only, not applicable for EE &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Report processes ind. "M", "N" or "U" only, not applicable for EE &1

What causes this issue?

The report can only process the employee whose contribution
area/industry/group/level uses M", "N" or "U" as the contribution base
indicator. The employee you select does not use one of these three
indicators:
Indicator "M": Personal Average Monthly Salary in Previous Year (Old)
Indicator "N": Personal Average Monthly Salary in Previous Year (New)
Indicator "U": User Input Contribution Base

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 according to your choice.
Check the view V_7CN20_PHF or V_7CN20_SI to know if the indicator is
one of the values above.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN048 - Report processes ind. "M", "N" or "U" only, not applicable for EE &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN048 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the report is trying to process an indicator (specifically "M", "N", or "U") that is not applicable for the employee (EE) specified in the message.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Indicator: The employee record may have an indicator that is not valid for the payroll process being executed. For example, if the employee is not eligible for certain payroll calculations or if the indicator is meant for a different type of employee status.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for the processing of the specified indicators. For instance, if the employee is on leave or has a specific employment status that excludes them from certain payroll calculations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or rules that do not align with the employee's data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data in the system to ensure that the indicators assigned are appropriate for their employment status. This includes checking the infotypes related to payroll and employment status.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly to handle the indicators for the specific employee group. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are correctly defined.
  Adjust Indicators: If the indicators are incorrect, update them to reflect the correct status or eligibility for payroll processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the indicators and their applicability to different employee statuses.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee records.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for additional context on the error and to identify any other related issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.