How To Fix HRPBSAE044 - Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAE -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAE044 - Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAE044 indicates that the pay scale type and area group for an employee's position are not defined in Infotype 1005 (Organizational Assignment) for that employee. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to assign a pay scale to an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data in Infotype 1005: The employee's position does not have the necessary pay scale type and area group defined in Infotype 1005.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the pay scale type and area group may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Position Assignment: The employee may not be correctly assigned to a position that has the required pay scale type and area group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 1005:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 1005 (Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the pay scale type and area group are correctly assigned to the employee's position.
  
  
  
  Update Infotype 1005:
  
  If the pay scale type and area group are missing, you will need to update Infotype 1005 with the correct values.
  You can do this using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Review Position Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the position in the Organizational Management (OM) module to ensure that it has the correct pay scale type and area group assigned.
  Use transaction code PPOME to view and edit the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale type and area group, consult with your HR or payroll team to get the correct information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll run or the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1005: This infotype is used to store organizational assignment data for employees, including their position, pay scale type, and area group.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PPOME: Display/Change Organizational Structure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring pay scales and managing employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSAE044 error and ensure that the employee's pay scale type and area group are correctly set up in the system.