How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV049 - Text for indicator & for type & (&) is not defined in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Text for indicator & for type & (&) is not defined in language &

What causes this issue?

The indicators for company pensions are given types according to their
use. The text for indicator &V1& with type &V2& (&V3&) is not
maintained in language &V4&.

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

<DS:DE.P01C_KZTYP>Indicator Types Currently Used in the Standard System
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System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the text for indicator &V1& with type &V2& in language &V4& in
table T5DC9.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV049 - Text for indicator & for type & (&) is not defined in language & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV049 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a missing text definition for a specific indicator and type in the specified language. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Definition: The error arises when the system is trying to retrieve a text for a specific indicator and type, but it cannot find the corresponding entry in the specified language.
  Configuration Issues: It may be due to incomplete configuration in the payroll area, particularly in the infotype or wage type settings.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the payroll configuration may not match, leading to the system being unable to find the required text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Text Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPScript Forms) to check if the text for the specified indicator and type exists in the required language.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or maintain the text using transaction PE02 (Maintain Texts for Payroll).
  
  
  
  Maintain Language-Specific Texts:
  
  Use transaction PE02 to navigate to the relevant infotype or wage type and ensure that the text is defined for the required language.
  If you are missing texts, you can create them by selecting the appropriate indicator and entering the text in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll area to ensure that all necessary texts are defined and that the indicators and types are correctly set up.
  Use transaction SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the payroll settings.
  
  
  
  User Profile Language:
  
  Ensure that the user profile language matches the language for which the text is missing. You can check this in the user settings (transaction SU01).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue is occurring in a development or quality system, ensure that any transport requests containing the necessary text definitions have been moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and text maintenance for further insights.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEBAV049 error message in SAP.