How To Fix HRSPQQA014 - &1 is a mandatory salary component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSPQQA - Salary packaging

• Message number: 014

• Message text: &1 is a mandatory salary component

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSPQQA014 - &1 is a mandatory salary component ?

  The SAP error message HRSPQQA014 indicates that a mandatory salary component is missing for a specific employee or payroll processing scenario. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when certain required fields or components are not filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Salary Component: The error usually occurs when a required salary component (such as basic pay, bonuses, or allowances) is not entered for an employee in the payroll data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or infotype that require certain components to be present but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the user may have overlooked entering a mandatory field or component.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) and ensure that all mandatory salary components are filled in.
  Verify that the employee has the necessary salary components assigned in their payroll data.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema configuration to ensure that the required salary components are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the relevant wage types are set as mandatory in the payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to data entry, correct the missing information in the employee's payroll data.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out before running payroll.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the mandatory components for your payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay), Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) to understand where salary components are defined.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to view and edit payroll data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.