How To Fix HRPBSAT_RA014 - Module &1, wage type &2: Only unit of measure for percentage possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAT_RA - HR: Public Sector Austria II

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Module &1, wage type &2: Only unit of measure for percentage possible

What causes this issue?

In the wage type characteristics, Unit of Time/Measure is not maintained
correctly.

System Response

For manual % entry (IT0014 maintenance), the system expects the
percentage in field Number.

How to fix this error?

Maintain your wage type in view V_T511:
Unit of Time/Meas. = Percentage
Add Total = X
Ind.Calc. Module = APSV2
With manual % entry:
Amount required (+)
Number required (+)
User sets percentage in field Number.
% from table: T5APBS16:
Amount required (+)
Amount none (-)

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAT_RA014 - Module &1, wage type &2: Only unit of measure for percentage possible ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAT_RA014 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, specifically when dealing with wage types that are expected to be expressed as percentages. This error indicates that the system is expecting a unit of measure that is compatible with a percentage, but the provided data does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type specified in the error message may not be configured correctly in the system. It might be set up to accept a different unit of measure (e.g., currency or quantity) instead of a percentage.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where a value that is not a percentage is being assigned to a wage type that is expected to be a percentage.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be correctly processing the wage type, leading to the system expecting a percentage but receiving a different format.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the configuration of the wage type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the unit of measure for the wage type is set to percentage.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  Check the payroll results for the employee in question to ensure that the wage type is being populated correctly.
  Verify that the values entered for the wage type are indeed percentages and not other formats.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  If necessary, review the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the processing logic for the wage type is correct and that it is set to handle percentage values appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSAT_RA014 error and ensure that the payroll processing runs smoothly.