How To Fix HRPAYDEEH441 - Neither earnings group nor benefit group is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Neither earnings group nor benefit group is available

What causes this issue?

Either an <LS>Earnings Group</> or <LS>Benefit Group</> must be
available.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In view <LS>Analysis of Pay Scales for Statistics</> (V_T5D3M), enter
the benefit groups if the person is paid according to an unknown pay
scale or according to a non-collective agreement, or check if the pay
scale group is available in the payroll result.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH441 - Neither earnings group nor benefit group is available ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH441, which states "Neither earnings group nor benefit group is available," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid earnings group or benefit group for the employee in question, which is necessary for processing payroll correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The earnings group or benefit group may not be configured in the system for the employee's payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information filled in, such as the earnings group or benefit group.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The employee may be assigned to a payroll area that does not have the required groups defined.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify that the earnings group and benefit group fields are filled in correctly.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the earnings and benefit groups. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the Payroll settings.
  Ensure that the relevant groups are defined for the payroll area the employee belongs to.
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Area Settings:
  
  If the payroll area does not have the necessary groups defined, you may need to create or update the configuration for that payroll area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll for the employee to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDEEH441 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYDEEH441 error message in SAP.