How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS091 - Employee has no Basic Payments on &1 (Infotype 0008)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Employee has no Basic Payments on &1 (Infotype 0008)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS091 - Employee has no Basic Payments on &1 (Infotype 0008) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS091 indicates that an employee does not have any Basic Payments recorded in Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) for the specified date. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to access payroll-related information for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The employee may not have any entries in Infotype 0008 for the specified date. This could be due to:
  
  The employee is new and has not yet been assigned a basic pay record.
  The employee's basic pay record has been deleted or not maintained properly.
  The employee is on leave or has been terminated, and their basic pay record has not been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the error message may not correspond to a period where the employee has a valid basic pay record.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors or inconsistencies in the employee's master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0008: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check Infotype 0008 for the relevant employee.
  Ensure that there is a valid record for the date in question. If there is no record, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Basic Pay Record:
  
  If the record is missing, create a new entry in Infotype 0008 with the appropriate basic pay details.
  If the record exists but is incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Verify Employment Status:
  
  Check the employee's employment status to ensure they are active and eligible for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Check for Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date you are processing payroll for falls within the validity period of the basic pay record.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team: If you are unsure about the changes or if the employee's situation is complex (e.g., multiple positions, leaves of absence), consult with your HR team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is used to store the basic salary information of an employee, including the amount, currency, and validity dates.
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions (for mass updates)
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ABS091 error and ensure that the employee's basic pay information is correctly maintained in the system.