How To Fix PA405 - Basic working hours not maintained in table T77S0 (staffing % 0)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PA - Recruitment Messages

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Basic working hours not maintained in table T77S0 (staffing % 0)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PA405 - Basic working hours not maintained in table T77S0 (staffing % 0) ?

  The SAP error message PA405 indicates that the basic working hours have not been maintained in the table T77S0, which is related to the configuration of personnel administration and organizational management in SAP. This error typically arises when trying to perform actions related to employee data, such as creating or modifying employee records, and the system cannot find the necessary working hours configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The basic working hours for the relevant personnel area or employee group have not been defined in the T77S0 table.
  Incorrect Staffing Percentage: The staffing percentage is set to 0, which may indicate that the system is unable to determine the working hours for the employee.
  Organizational Structure Issues: There may be issues with the organizational structure that prevent the system from retrieving the correct working hours.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Basic Working Hours:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Basic Settings > Define Basic Working Hours.
  Ensure that the basic working hours are defined for the relevant personnel area and employee group. You may need to create a new entry if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Check Staffing Percentage:
  
  Verify the staffing percentage for the employee or position in question. Ensure that it is set to a valid value (greater than 0) if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Check the organizational structure to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct personnel area and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T77S0: This table is used to store the basic working hours configuration for different personnel areas and employee groups.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to troubleshoot further.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring basic working hours and understanding the implications of staffing percentages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or HR configuration team for further investigation.