How To Fix HRPAYDESV654 - Daily working hours must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Daily working hours must be specified

What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV654 - Daily working hours must be specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV654, which states "Daily working hours must be specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of daily working hours for an employee, but this information is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Daily Working Hours: The employee's master data may not have the daily working hours defined.
  Incorrect Time Management Configuration: The configuration settings for time management may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the daily working hours.
  Employee Group/Type Settings: The employee group or type may not have the necessary settings for daily working hours.
  Absence of Work Schedule: The employee may not be assigned a work schedule that defines the daily working hours.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30).
  Ensure that the daily working hours are specified in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time).
  If not specified, enter the correct daily working hours.
  
  
  
  Review Work Schedule:
  
  Check if the employee is assigned to a work schedule (Transaction PA30).
  If the employee does not have a work schedule, assign an appropriate one that includes daily working hours.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the time management module (Transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the daily working hours are defined for the relevant employee groups and types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring daily working hours and work schedules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0007 (Planned Working Time) and 0008 (Basic Pay) as they are crucial for payroll processing.
  Time Management: Understanding the time management module in SAP HCM can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.