How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV252 - Conversion method & is not defined

HRPAYDEBAV252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Conversion method & is not defined

What causes this issue?

You have stored a salary conversion method in the infotype, however,
this method is not stored in the coding. No conversion could be
performed.

System Response

The payroll run continues, however, no salary conversion takes place
for this wage type group.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV252 - Conversion method & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV252, which states "Conversion method & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with wage types in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a conversion method that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The conversion method that the system is trying to use for a specific wage type or calculation is not defined in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being processed may not have a corresponding conversion method set up in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may reference a conversion method that is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the relevant tables for conversion methods, such as T511 (Wage Type Characteristics) or T511K (Wage Type Valuation).
  Ensure that the conversion method