How To Fix HRPBSAU130 - Superable salary cannot be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAU - Message Class For Public Sector(Australia)

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Superable salary cannot be zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAU130 - Superable salary cannot be zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAU130, which states "Superable salary cannot be zero," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the superable salary (the salary amount that is eligible for certain calculations, such as bonuses or benefits) is set to zero, which is not acceptable according to the business rules configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The superable salary may have been incorrectly entered as zero during employee data maintenance or payroll processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype settings that determine how the superable salary is calculated.
  Missing Data: Required data for calculating the superable salary may be missing or incomplete, leading to a zero value.
  Incorrect Payroll Processing: If the payroll run is not set up correctly, it may not calculate the superable salary as expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) to ensure that the salary is correctly entered and not set to zero.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that the superable salary is being calculated correctly. This may involve reviewing the relevant wage types and their configuration.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies or missing information that could lead to a zero superable salary.
  Adjust Payroll Parameters: If the payroll run is not configured correctly, adjust the parameters and rerun the payroll process to ensure that the superable salary is calculated properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of superable salaries and related payroll processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) that may impact salary calculations.
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types used in your payroll configuration, as they determine how different components of salary are treated.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.