How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV184 - Employment period scale & is not defined for percentages

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

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

What causes this issue?

Entitlement &V2& &V3& should be valuated with percentages 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& &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV184 - Employment period scale & is not defined for percentages ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV184 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the employment period scale in the payroll system, particularly when it comes to handling percentage values. This error often arises in the context of payroll processing, where the system expects a defined scale for employment periods but cannot find one that corresponds to the specified percentages.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The employment period scale may not be defined in the system for the specific percentage values being used.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the payroll configuration related to employment periods.
  Data Entry Errors: The data entered for the employee's employment period or percentage may not match the defined scales in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Period Scale Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Ensure that the employment period scale is defined for the required percentages. If it is missing, you will need to create or modify the scale accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the employment period and percentage values are correctly entered and correspond to the defined scales.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  If necessary, review the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly referencing the employment period scale. Adjustments may be needed to ensure that the schema can handle the specified percentages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring employment period scales and handling percentages in payroll.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG) or PA30 (to view and edit employee master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEBAV184 error in your SAP system.