HRPBS00HD117 - Either one of:Consider indirect val, direct valuation, must be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBS00HD - Messages related to Higher duty allowance.

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Either one of:Consider indirect val, direct valuation, must be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBS00HD117 - Either one of:Consider indirect val, direct valuation, must be selected ?

  The SAP error message HRPBS00HD117 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the valuation method for a specific payroll component. Specifically, it suggests that either "indirect valuation" or "direct valuation" must be selected, but neither has been chosen.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the payroll processing logic requires a valuation method for a specific wage type or payroll component, but the required selection has not been made. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the wage type configuration may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Settings: The payroll component may not have the necessary valuation method defined in the system.
  User Input Error: During payroll processing, the user may not have selected the appropriate valuation method.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the payroll configuration settings.
  Ensure that the wage types involved in the payroll run have the correct valuation methods assigned (either direct or indirect).
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code OH11 to check the characteristics of the wage types.
  Ensure that the wage types are configured to allow for either direct or indirect valuation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the logic for processing the wage types is correctly defined.
  Make sure that the schema includes the necessary operations to handle the valuation methods.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during a manual payroll run, ensure that the user selects the appropriate valuation method when prompted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and wage type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBS00HD117 error and successfully process payroll in SAP.