How To Fix PB516 - Pay scale information is time-dependent (table T510).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 516

• Message text: Pay scale information is time-dependent (table T510).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB516 - Pay scale information is time-dependent (table T510). ?

  The SAP error message PB516, which states "Pay scale information is time-dependent (table T510)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the pay scale data in the system. This error is related to the configuration of pay scale types and their validity periods in the T510 table, which stores pay scale information.
  Cause:
  
  Time Dependency: The error indicates that the pay scale information you are trying to access or modify is time-dependent. This means that the pay scale data is valid only for a specific period, and the system is unable to find the relevant data for the date you are working with.
  Missing Validity Period: The pay scale record may not have been defined for the date you are trying to process, or the record may have been deleted or not yet created for that time frame.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using in your transaction may not fall within the validity period of the pay scale data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the pay scale records in the T510 table. Ensure that there is a record that is valid for the date you are trying to process.
  Maintain Pay Scale Data: If there is no valid record for the required date, you may need to create or update the pay scale data in the T510 table. This can typically be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant configuration for pay scale maintenance.
  Use Correct Date: Ensure that you are using the correct date in your transaction. If you are trying to process historical data, make sure that the pay scale information exists for that historical date.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to pay scale configuration for additional guidance on maintaining time-dependent data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check employee records and their associated pay scale information.
  Table T510: This table contains the pay scale data, including the pay scale type, level, and validity periods. You can view this table using transaction code SE16 or SE11.
  HR Configuration: If you are an HR administrator or consultant, you may need to work with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the pay scale data is correctly set up and maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PB516 error and ensure that the pay scale information is correctly configured for the required time periods.