How To Fix PRAT007 - Contribution bases do not exist in IT0978

PRAT007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Contribution bases do not exist in IT0978

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT007 - Contribution bases do not exist in IT0978 ?

  The SAP error message PRAT007, which states "Contribution bases do not exist in IT0978," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary contribution base data for a specific employee in the relevant infotype (IT0978). This infotype is used to store information related to social security contributions, such as health insurance, pension contributions, etc.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required contribution base data has not been maintained in infotype 0978 for the employee in question. This could be due to data entry oversight or the infotype not being updated after changes in employment status or payroll parameters.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific rules that govern how contribution bases are calculated and stored.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The error may also arise if the payroll run is being executed for