How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV078 - No indicator for waiting period check for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No indicator for waiting period check for & &

What causes this issue?

When checking the waiting period for entitlement &V1& &V2&, the system
has not returned an indicator to say whether the waiting period has
been filled or not.

How to fix this error?

The error occurred in function module &V3&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV078 - No indicator for waiting period check for & & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV078 typically indicates that there is no indicator set for the waiting period check for a specific employee or payroll scenario. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the German payroll module (HR-PAY-DE).
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to perform a waiting period check (for example, for sick leave or other types of absence) but cannot find the necessary configuration or indicator that specifies how to handle the waiting period for the employee in question. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The waiting period indicator is not set up in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0001, IT 0007, etc.) for the employee.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be configured to handle waiting periods correctly.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of the necessary indicators.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (e.g., using transaction PA20 or PA30).
  Verify that the relevant infotypes (such as IT 0001 for organizational assignment, IT 0007 for planned working time, etc.) are correctly filled out and that the waiting period indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration for the waiting period settings. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll Germany > Basic Settings > Define Waiting Periods and ensure that the necessary indicators are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema being used for the employee. Ensure that it includes the necessary logic to handle waiting periods.
  You may need to consult with your SAP payroll consultant or technical team to ensure that the schema is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run a Test Payroll:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll for the employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for additional insights or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEBAV078 error message in SAP.