How To Fix HRPAYDESV080 - No WCA/HPS items can be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 080

• Message text: No WCA/HPS items can be entered

What causes this issue?

Since the employee is flagged as <ZK>Not WCA-Liable</>, you cannot make
any entries for workers' compensation associations or hazard pay scales
in the table of the infotype.

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?

Delete the lines for the hazard pay scales from the table of the
infotype.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV080 - No WCA/HPS items can be entered ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV080, which states "No WCA/HPS items can be entered," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is preventing the entry of Worker's Compensation Act (WCA) or Health and Safety (HPS) items due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow the entry of WCA/HPS items. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or the infotype configuration.
  Employee Status: The employee for whom you are trying to enter WCA/HPS items may not be in a status that allows for these entries (e.g., inactive, terminated).
  Payroll Period: The payroll period may be closed or locked, preventing any changes to payroll-related data.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the employee (such as infotypes related to WCA/HPS) may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to enter WCA/HPS items.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for WCA/HPS in the payroll schema and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes and ensuring that they are active.
  Verify Employee Status: Ensure that the employee's status is active and that they are eligible for WCA/HPS entries.
  Check Payroll Period: Confirm that the payroll period is open and not locked. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or wait until the next period.
  Review Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any missing or incomplete infotypes related to WCA/HPS. Ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to make entries for WCA/HPS items. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to WCA and HPS, such as infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for further details on configuring and managing WCA/HPS items in payroll.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HCM payroll.