How To Fix LR192 - Pay scale group/level &/& does not exist on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• 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 LR192 - Pay scale group/level &/& does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message LR192 indicates that there is an issue with the pay scale group and level configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the specified pay scale group and level combination does not exist for the employee or the organizational unit in question.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Scale Group/Level: The pay scale group and level specified for the employee may not be defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale structure may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant entries may not have been created.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the pay scale group or level entered in the employee's master data.
  Organizational Assignment Issues: The employee may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the pay scale group and level.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant area for payroll configuration.
  Verify that the pay scale group and level exist in the system. You can check this in the Payroll -> Pay Scale -> Define Pay Scale Groups and Levels section.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to display the employee's master data.
  Check the infotype (e.g., 0008 - Basic Pay) to ensure that the pay scale group and level are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there is a mistake in the pay scale group or level, correct it in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Organizational Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the pay scale group and level. This can be checked in infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale group and level, consult your organization's payroll documentation or speak with your HR/payroll department.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the payroll run again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  0001: Organizational Assignment
  0008: Basic Pay
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on configuring pay scales.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.