How To Fix HRPBSSA044 - Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA044 - Pay scale type area group not in Infotype 1005 of employee's position ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA044 indicates that there is an issue with the pay scale type and area group configuration for an employee's position in the system. Specifically, it means that the pay scale type and area group defined in the employee's position (as per Infotype 1005) do not match the expected values for the employee's pay scale.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale type and area group for the employee's position may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in Infotype 1005 for the employee's position.
  Position Not Assigned: The employee may not be correctly assigned to a position that has the necessary pay scale type and area group.
  Organizational Structure Changes: Changes in the organizational structure may have led to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 1005: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 1005 (Position) to ensure that the pay scale type and area group are correctly assigned.
  If they are missing or incorrect, update them with the correct values.
  
  
  
  Verify Position Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the position in the Organizational Management (OM) module to ensure that the pay scale type and area group are defined correctly.
  Use transaction code PPOME or PPOSE to view and edit the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Review Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the pay scale type and area group are correctly configured in the system. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant sections for payroll and pay scale configuration.
  
  
  
  Reassign Position:
  
  If the employee is not correctly assigned to a position, consider reassigning them to the correct position that has the appropriate pay scale type and area group.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values or configurations, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 1005: This infotype is used to store information about the employee's position, including the pay scale type and area group.
  Organizational Management (OM): This module is responsible for managing the organizational structure, including positions and their attributes.
  Pay Scale Configuration: Pay scale types and area groups are defined in the system to determine how employees are compensated based on their positions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSSA044 error and ensure that the employee's pay scale type and area group are correctly configured in the system.