How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV179 - Enter a calculation method or transfer one from entitlement

HRPAYDEBAV179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Enter a calculation method or transfer one from entitlement

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a calculation method or copy an entitlement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV179 - Enter a calculation method or transfer one from entitlement ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV179 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a calculation method has not been specified for a particular payroll component, which is necessary for the system to process payroll correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A payroll component (such as a wage type) is missing a calculation method.
  The system expects a calculation method to be defined for a specific entitlement or wage type, but it is not found.
  There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or wage type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance).
  Look for the specific wage type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that a calculation method is assigned to the wage type. If not, you will need to assign an appropriate calculation method.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE02