How To Fix HRPBSDEVLTSV036 - Legal basis for pay scale event has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVLTSV - Messages for Treaty on Sharing of Pension Costs

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Legal basis for pay scale event has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

For the entry with event type <LS>6</> (general increase of pension
payments), no legal basis has been entered in view <LS>V_T7PBS00TRF_DAT
</> (pay scale group-dependent data) although calculation for public
services regulation <LS>ABFINDUNG_GVBL_STICH</> (Severance Pymt acc. to
Actual and Legal Conditions on Day of Leaving) is active. In this case,
it is mandatory to enter a legal basis.

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 view <LS>V_T7PBS00TRF_DAT</> (pay scale group-dependent data), enter
the relevant legal basis for the entry with event type <LS>6</>.
<DS:TX.HRPBSDE_VA_VLTSV_GVBL>Further information about this
functionality</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV036 - Legal basis for pay scale event has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV036, which states "Legal basis for pay scale event has not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring pay scale structures in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid legal basis for the specified pay scale event, which is necessary for processing payroll or related functions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The legal basis for the pay scale event has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the pay scale structure or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Pay Scale Type: The pay scale type or the event being processed may not be correctly linked to a legal basis.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or in the pay scale structure that prevent the system from identifying the legal basis.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for pay scale structures in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction under "Personnel Management" -> "Compensation Management" -> "Pay Scale Structures").
  Ensure that the legal basis for the relevant pay scale event is defined and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Legal Basis:
  
  If the legal basis is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define pay scale types and events.
  Ensure that the legal basis is linked to the correct pay scale type and event.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the pay scale type and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct pay scale group and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the specific transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining pay scale structures and legal bases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for employee master data maintenance, and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSDEVLTSV036 error and ensure that the legal basis for pay scale events is properly maintained in your SAP system.