How To Fix HRPBSSA005 - &1 is a mandatory salary component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 is a mandatory salary component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA005 - &1 is a mandatory salary component ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA005 indicates that a mandatory salary component is missing for an employee in the payroll process. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system expects certain salary components to be present based on the configuration of the payroll schema and the employee's data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Salary Component: The employee's payroll data does not include a required salary component that is defined as mandatory in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the infotype configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system expecting a component that is not present.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes, such as missing entries in infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and verify that all required salary components are correctly entered.
  Ensure that infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) is filled out correctly, including the necessary fields for salary components.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema to identify which salary components are marked as mandatory.
  Ensure that the configuration aligns with the business requirements and that all necessary components are defined.
  
  
  
  Update Missing Components:
  
  If a mandatory component is missing, add it to the employee's payroll data. This may involve creating a new entry in the relevant infotype or updating an existing one.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific details on the configuration of mandatory salary components.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and others that may be relevant to salary components.
  Payroll Schema: Understand how the payroll schema is structured and how it determines mandatory components.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further diagnose and resolve the issue.