How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV183 - Employment period scale & is not defined for amounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Employment period scale & is not defined for amounts

What causes this issue?

Entitlement &V2& &V3& must be valuated with amounts according to the
employment period scale &V1&.
This scale is not defined.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain scale &V1& in table T5DCP or assign a correct scale to
entitlement &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV183 - Employment period scale & is not defined for amounts ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV183 typically indicates that there is an issue with the employment period scale not being defined for certain amounts in the payroll processing. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll calculations, particularly in the German payroll module (HR-PAY-DE).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The employment period scale may not be defined in the system for the specific amounts being processed. This can happen if the configuration for the payroll area or the specific employee group is incomplete.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the payroll calculations.
  Changes in Legislation: If there have been recent changes in employment laws or regulations, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  Customizations: If there are custom payroll calculations or infotypes, they may not be aligned with the standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Germany > Basic Settings > Define Employment Period Scale.
  Ensure that the employment period scale is defined for the relevant amounts and that it corresponds to the payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly filled out, especially those related to employment periods and payroll.
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Schema:
  
  If necessary, update the payroll schema to include the correct employment period scale. This may require assistance from a payroll consultant or someone with expertise in SAP HR configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or a consultant specializing in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEBAV183 error message in your SAP system.