How To Fix HRTNM_MSG077 - Please enter a scale basis

HRTNM_MSG077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTNM_MSG - Message class for Training Needs Management

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Please enter a scale basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTNM_MSG077 - Please enter a scale basis ?

  The SAP error message HRTNM_MSG077 with the description "Please enter a scale basis" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with employee compensation, pay scales, or similar configurations.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to create or modify a pay scale or compensation structure without specifying a required field known as the "scale basis." The scale basis is essential for determining how the pay scale is applied, and it may refer to factors such as job classification, employee group, or other criteria that define how compensation is structured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are encountering this error. It could be during the creation of a pay scale, a compensation plan, or while entering employee data.
  
  
  Enter the Scale Basis:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "Scale Basis" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate