How To Fix HRSPAZA008 - & applicable earnings could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSPAZA - Salary packaging

• Message number: 008

• Message text: & applicable earnings could not be determined

What causes this issue?

Medical Aid and Pension Fund applicable earnings are either a
percentage of the total package or a sum of certain wage types with the
appropriate setting for processing class 62. Those wage types must also
be part of the package.
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How to fix this error?

If the applicable earnings are a percentage of the total package,
advise the percentage in the <LS>Salary packaging: </><LS>Eligible
salary components</> table (T5W7C)
If the applicable earnings is not a percentage of the total package,
check your processing class 62 settings for the wage types involved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSPAZA008 - & applicable earnings could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRSPAZA008, which states that "applicable earnings could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system was unable to identify the relevant earnings for an employee during payroll calculations. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data (such as infotypes related to payroll, personal data, or organizational assignments) may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll schema or rules may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining applicable earnings.
  Absence of Valid Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Wage Types: The wage types that should be used for calculating earnings may not be defined or may not be assigned to the employee.
  Incorrect Time Data: If time data (like attendance or absence records) is not correctly entered or processed, it can lead to issues in calculating earnings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data required for payroll processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) to ensure all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and rules are correctly configured. This may involve checking the payroll driver and any customizations that have been made.
  Validate Payroll Period: Confirm that the payroll period being processed is valid and that all necessary settings for that period are in place.
  Verify Wage Types: Check that the wage types required for the employee's earnings are correctly defined and assigned in the system.
  Examine Time Data: Ensure that all time data is correctly entered and processed. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect time entries.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing payroll has the necessary authorizations to access all required data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration in the HCM module.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that earnings are calculated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.