How To Fix PRAT016 - Revalauation value does not exist in table T5A8D for & / & / & / &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Revalauation value does not exist in table T5A8D for & / & / & / &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT016 - Revalauation value does not exist in table T5A8D for & / & / & / & ?

  The SAP error message PRAT016 indicates that a revaluation value does not exist in the specified table (T5A8D) for the given parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with wage types and their associated valuation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the wage type in question is missing in the T5A8D table. This table is used to store revaluation values for wage types, and if the required entry is not present, the system cannot process the payroll correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters provided (represented by the placeholders "& / & / & / &") may not correspond to any valid entries in the T5A8D table. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data being passed to the payroll process.
  
  
  Custom Wage Types: If you are using custom wage types, they may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T5A8D: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of table T5A8D. Check if the required revaluation values for the specific wage type and other parameters exist.
  If the entry is missing, you will need to add it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration in SPRO:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and that the revaluation settings are properly configured.
  Look for the section related to payroll and wage type configuration, and ensure that all necessary entries are made.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the wage types in question. Make sure that the schema includes the necessary operations for revaluation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and wage type configuration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16/SE16N (Table Display), SPRO (Customizing), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PRAT016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.