How To Fix HRPAYDECI334 - Paid hours (subapplication CIST, cumulation wage type BSTD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Paid hours (subapplication CIST, cumulation wage type BSTD)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI334 - Paid hours (subapplication CIST, cumulation wage type BSTD) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI334 typically indicates an issue related to the processing of paid hours in the payroll system, specifically for the subapplication CIST (which is often related to time management) and the cumulation wage type BSTD (which usually represents a specific type of wage or payment).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Data: The error may arise from incorrect or missing time data for an employee. This could include missing time entries, incorrect time evaluation results, or discrepancies in the time management infotypes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or time management settings that affect how paid hours are calculated or reported.
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type BSTD may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to issues in how it accumulates or processes paid hours.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from correctly calculating the paid hours.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Time Data: Review the time data for the affected employee(s) to ensure that all necessary time entries are present and correct. This includes checking infotypes such as 2001 (Absences) and 2002 (Attendances).
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll and time management configurations are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for the wage type BSTD and ensuring that it is properly linked to the relevant time evaluation and payroll processes.
  Run Time Evaluation: If time data has been corrected, run the time evaluation process again to ensure that the system recalculates the paid hours correctly.
  Check Wage Type Settings: Verify the configuration of the wage type BSTD in the wage type catalog. Ensure that it is set up to accumulate hours correctly and that it is included in the relevant payroll schemas.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to run a test payroll to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the paid hours are now being calculated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.