How To Fix HRPSGB183 - Salary scale is not defined for &1 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Salary scale is not defined for &1 between &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

TPS Salary Scale Code can not be determined for personnel number &V1&.

System Response

The processing of the personnel number will be terminated. The employee
will be excluded from TPS Annual return.

How to fix this error?

Check that the employee has a valid record of infotype 'Basic Pay'
(0008) during the return year and that the feature 08TSS is customised
correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB183 - Salary scale is not defined for &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB183 indicates that there is an issue with the salary scale configuration for a specific employee or position. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined salary scale for the specified employee (or position) within the given date range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Salary Scale Definition: The salary scale for the specified employee or position has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified (&2 to &3) does not match any existing salary scale records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the salary scale in the system, such as incorrect infotype settings or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Employee Group/Subgroup Issues: The employee group or subgroup may not be correctly assigned, leading to the absence of a corresponding salary scale.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Salary Scale: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction) and ensure that the salary scale is defined for the employee group/subgroup in question.
  Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) to ensure that the salary scale is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Date Validity:
  
  Verify that the date range specified in the error message is valid and that there are salary scale entries that cover this period.
  If necessary, adjust the date range or create new entries to cover the required period.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Group/Subgroup:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct employee group and subgroup that corresponds to the defined salary scale.
  You can check this in the employee master data (transaction PA20 or PA30).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payroll or salary calculation again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay) and 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) as they may be involved in salary scale definitions.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR configuration include SPRO (for configuration), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to salary scales and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR.