How To Fix P2119 - Amount/valuation basis cannot be evaluated (check extra pay indicator)

P2119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Amount/valuation basis cannot be evaluated (check extra pay indicator)

What causes this issue?

You may have forgotten to specify an extra pay
indicator.
Hourly rate = Amount + basis of valuation

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

This combination would be meaningless
without an extra pay indicator.
Hourly rate = Amount = Basis of evaluation ?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2119 - Amount/valuation basis cannot be evaluated (check extra pay indicator) ?

  The SAP error message P2119, "Amount/valuation basis cannot be evaluated (check extra pay indicator)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the amount or valuation basis for a specific payroll component, often due to issues with the configuration or data related to extra payments (such as bonuses, overtime, or other additional compensation).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The extra pay indicator may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or in the relevant infotypes.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in infotypes related to payroll (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments/deductions).
  Valuation Basis Issues: The valuation basis for the extra payment may not be defined or may not meet the criteria set in the payroll configuration.
  Payroll Schema Errors: There may be issues in the payroll schema that prevent the system from calculating the