How To Fix HRPBSSA214 - First-step salary of the grade not found. Check skipped!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: First-step salary of the grade not found. Check skipped!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA214 - First-step salary of the grade not found. Check skipped! ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA214 ("First-step salary of the grade not found. Check skipped!") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to determine the salary for an employee based on their assigned pay grade. This error indicates that the system could not find the first-step salary for the specified pay grade in the relevant infotype or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The first-step salary for the specified pay grade may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the pay scale structure has not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Pay Grade Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a pay grade that does not have a corresponding salary defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not be configured correctly to reference the pay scale.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for pay scales.
  Ensure that the first-step salary is defined for the pay grade in question. This can be found under Personnel Management > Compensation Management > Pay Scale Structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and ensure that the correct pay grade is assigned.
  Confirm that the pay grade has a corresponding first-step salary defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Check the payroll area settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to reference the pay scale and that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding pay scale and salary configuration to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This can help confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  0008: Basic Pay
  0000: Actions
  0001: Organizational Assignment
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  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 checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.