How To Fix PCIFBAPI013 - There is not Salary Element infotype with key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCIFBAPI - For BAPIs for the Interface to HR Payroll

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There is not Salary Element infotype with key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCIFBAPI013 - There is not Salary Element infotype with key &1 ?

  The SAP error message PCIFBAPI013 indicates that there is no Salary Element infotype associated with the key provided in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manipulate employee salary data through a BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface) or during payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype: The specific Salary Element infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) does not exist for the employee in question. This could be due to the infotype not being created or not being maintained properly.
  Incorrect Key: The key provided in the BAPI call may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing Salary Element infotype for the employee.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, leading to the absence of the expected infotype.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the Salary Element infotype.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: 
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check if the Salary Element infotype exists for the employee in question.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or maintain it using the appropriate infotype transaction.
  
  
  
  Verify Key: 
  
  Ensure that the key being passed in the BAPI call is correct and corresponds to the expected Salary Element infotype.
  Double-check the parameters being sent to the BAPI to ensure they are accurate.
  
  
  
  Maintain Employee Data: 
  
  If the infotype is missing, you may need to create it by using the appropriate infotype transaction (e.g., PA30) and entering the necessary salary information.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user executing the BAPI has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the Salary Element infotype.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific BAPI being used to ensure that all required parameters are being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the BAPI call to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008: This is the standard infotype for Basic Pay in SAP HR. Ensure that this infotype is correctly maintained for the employee.
  BAPI Documentation: Refer to the SAP BAPI documentation for the specific BAPI you are using to understand the required parameters and expected behavior.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module expert or SAP support for further assistance.