How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG054 - Pay scale area is missing; legal decision marriage &1, date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVAVG - HR-VADM: Public Sector Pensions Act

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Pay scale area is missing; legal decision marriage &1, date &2

What causes this issue?

Pay scale area is missing; legal decision marriage &1, date &2

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In infotype 0785 (Pension Equalization Payment), enter the relevant
value in the field for pay scale area (pension).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG054 - Pay scale area is missing; legal decision marriage &1, date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG054 indicates that there is a missing pay scale area for a specific legal decision related to marriage. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale area for the specified legal decision (in this case, marriage) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employee's data may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the expected pay scale area.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be complete or may have inconsistencies that prevent the system from determining the correct pay scale area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for pay scale areas in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the pay scale area for the legal decision related to marriage is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or update the configuration to include the necessary pay scale area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Check the infotype related to the legal decision (usually infotype 0021 for family status).
  Ensure that the legal decision and the corresponding date are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale area or how to configure it, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  They may have insights into the specific configurations required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that the employee's payroll is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0021 (Family Status) and 0008 (Basic Pay) to understand how they relate to pay scale areas.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes that may be useful include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration and legal decisions for additional context and guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSDEVAVG054 error and ensure that the pay scale area is correctly configured for the specified legal decision.