How To Fix HRPBSUS253 - No hourly rate could be found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No hourly rate could be found.

What causes this issue?

The hourly rate is either maintained in infotype 0014 with the correct
wage type of the pool, or deduced from infotype 0008.

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?

Check the configuration of infotype 0014 or 0008.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS253 - No hourly rate could be found. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS253, which states "No hourly rate could be found," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve an hourly wage for an employee, which is necessary for calculating payroll or processing time-related data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information regarding their hourly rate. This could be due to missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  Incorrect Pay Scale or Wage Type: The pay scale or wage type assigned to the employee may not be set up correctly, or the hourly rate may not be defined for that specific wage type.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If the time evaluation process is not set up correctly, it may not be able to find the hourly rate for the employee.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for payroll processing, such as being on leave or inactive.
  Collective Agreements: If the employee is covered by a collective agreement, the hourly rate may need to be derived from that agreement, and if it is not set up correctly, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) are filled out correctly with the appropriate hourly rate.
  Review Wage Types: Ensure that the wage types assigned to the employee are correctly configured and that the hourly rate is defined for those wage types.
  Time Evaluation Configuration: Check the configuration of time evaluation to ensure that it is set up to retrieve the hourly rate correctly.
  Employee Status Review: Confirm that the employee is in an active status and eligible for payroll processing.
  Collective Agreement Setup: If applicable, review the setup of collective agreements to ensure that the hourly rates are correctly defined and linked to the employee.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee information.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, especially Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), as they are crucial for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HCM for further assistance.