How To Fix HRTIM00CATS192 - Pay scale group/level &/& does not exist on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00CATS - CATS Messages that Are Also Used in HR

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Pay scale group/level &/& does not exist on &

What causes this issue?

The pay scale group/level combination you entered is not allowed for
one of the following reasons:
The pay scale group does not exist
The pay scale level does not exist
The pay scale group and level were created but may not be used in the
chosen combination.

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 your entries or Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00CATS192 - Pay scale group/level &/& does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00CATS192 typically indicates that there is an issue with the pay scale group and level configuration in the system. This error occurs when the system cannot find the specified pay scale group and level for the employee or the time entry being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Scale Group/Level: The pay scale group and level specified in the employee's master data or in the time entry do not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The pay scale group and level may not be properly configured in the system, or they may have been deleted or changed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's data or in the time entry data.
  Missing Master Data: The employee may not have the necessary master data set up correctly, such as the pay scale group and level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Verify the pay scale group and level assigned to the employee. Ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant area for pay scale configuration and check if the pay scale group and level are defined correctly.
  If they are missing, you may need to create or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to a data entry mistake, correct the pay scale group and level in the time entry or employee data.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale group and level, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the correct values are being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the time entry or payroll process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to HR master data and pay scale configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRTIM00CATS192 error message in SAP.