How To Fix HRPBSHU181 - Value of calculated fields cannot be determined (KIM, KIMK, KIH)!

HRPBSHU181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Value of calculated fields cannot be determined (KIM, KIMK, KIH)!

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HRPBSHU181 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPBSHU181, which states "Value of calculated fields cannot be determined (KIM, KIMK, KIH)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when there are issues with the calculation of certain fields in the payroll or personnel administration processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The error may occur if the necessary data for the calculation of the fields (KIM, KIMK, KIH) is missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the payroll schema or the related calculation rules are not configured correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they might interfere with the standard calculations.
  Incorrect Infotypes: If the relevant infotypes (like infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments, etc.) are