How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG601 - No pensionable pay exists. Check basic pay.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No pensionable pay exists. Check basic pay.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG601 - No pensionable pay exists. Check basic pay. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG601, which states "No pensionable pay exists. Check basic pay," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any pensionable pay for an employee, which is necessary for calculating pension contributions or benefits.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Basic Pay: The employee may not have any basic pay recorded in their payroll data. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data entry.
  Incorrect Infotype Configuration: The relevant infotypes (such as Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) may not be configured correctly or may be missing.
  Payroll Status: The employee's payroll status may not be set correctly, preventing the system from recognizing their pay.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee has not recorded any working hours or if there are issues with time management data, this could lead to a lack of pensionable pay.
  Pension Plan Configuration: The pension plan may not be set up correctly in the system, or the employee may not be assigned to the correct pension plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Basic Pay Infotype: Verify that the employee has a valid entry in Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay). Ensure that the pay amount is correctly entered and that the validity dates are appropriate.
  Review Infotype Configuration: Ensure that the infotypes related to payroll and pension contributions are correctly configured and that the necessary data is maintained.
  Check Payroll Status: Confirm that the employee's payroll status is active and that they are eligible for payroll processing.
  Verify Time Management Data: Ensure that the employee has recorded their working hours and that there are no discrepancies in their time management data.
  Pension Plan Assignment: Check that the employee is assigned to the correct pension plan and that the plan is configured properly in the system.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be affecting the calculation of pensionable pay.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HCM, particularly Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) for pension-related entries.
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing steps in SAP HCM, including how to run payroll and the importance of maintaining accurate employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed guidance on configuring payroll and pension plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPBSDEVAVG601 error message in SAP.