How To Fix HRPAYDESV653 - Weekly working hours must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Weekly working hours must be specified

What causes this issue?

If lost time is entered in working hours, you must also enter the weekly
working hours.

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?

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 HRPAYDESV653 - Weekly working hours must be specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV653, which states "Weekly working hours must be specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of the weekly working hours for an employee, which is essential for payroll calculations and compliance with labor regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may not have the weekly working hours specified. This is often found in the employee's infotype records, particularly in Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time) or Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the system may not be set up to handle the working hours correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the weekly working hours may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check Infotype 0007 (Planned Working Time) to ensure that the weekly working hours are specified.
  If not, enter the correct weekly working hours and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay):
  
  Ensure that the working hours are also correctly reflected in Infotype 0008, as this can impact payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to working time and payroll. This may require access to the SPRO transaction and checking the relevant settings under the HCM module.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Check:
  
  If the employee data was migrated from another system, verify that the migration process included the necessary fields for working hours. If not, you may need to update the records manually.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling working time configurations and payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes (0007 and 0008) and their fields.
  Payroll Processing: Understand how working hours impact payroll calculations, including overtime, deductions, and compliance with labor laws.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV653 error and ensure that the weekly working hours are correctly specified for the affected employee.