How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z009 - No assessment basis for annual special payment available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No assessment basis for annual special payment available

What causes this issue?

The system did not find an alternative assessment period for determining
the assessment basis and therefore did not calculate the annual special
payment.

System Response

As there was not sufficient assessment basis available in the standard
assessment period, the system looked for an alternative period.
According to the setting in table <LS>T5DPBS0F</> (Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHADOE293>Define Control of Annual Special Payment for Models
</>), this has to be at least &V1& month(s). However, the system only
found a period of &V2& month(s). The search is carried out for up to the
past 10 years before the start of the current year.

How to fix this error?

If there is an entitlement to the special payment, you must enter this
manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z009 - No assessment basis for annual special payment available ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z009, which states "No assessment basis for annual special payment available," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with special payments or bonuses in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary data to calculate or assess the annual special payment for an employee.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The assessment basis for the special payment may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include missing wage types or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll results that are required for the calculation of the special payment.
  Period Settings: The payroll period for which the special payment is being processed may not be set up correctly, or the relevant data may not be available for that period.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data required for the special payment assessment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the special payment in the SAP system. Ensure that the relevant wage types and assessment bases are correctly defined in the payroll schema.
  Verify Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and payroll results to ensure that all necessary information is present and correct. This includes checking for any missing infotypes that may be required for the special payment calculation.
  Review Payroll Period: Ensure that the payroll period is correctly set up and that the necessary data for that period is available. If the special payment is for a specific period, make sure that the data for that period has been processed.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to access the required data. If not, contact your system administrator to resolve any authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and special payments for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, 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 consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.