How To Fix RP290 - You must specify the basic amount for indicator &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 290

• Message text: You must specify the basic amount for indicator &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an indicator for the non-garnishable base
amount and no fixed base amount. For this indicator you must
enter the fixed base amount.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Please change the procedure or enter the fixed base amount.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP290 - You must specify the basic amount for indicator & ?

  The SAP error message RP290, which states "You must specify the basic amount for indicator &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with wage types in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that a required basic amount for a specific wage type or indicator has not been provided, which is necessary for the payroll calculation to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Amount: The most common cause is that the basic amount for a wage type (indicated by the placeholder "&") has not been entered in the relevant payroll infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the wage type in the payroll schema or the way it is set up in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the user may have overlooked entering the basic amount for the employee's payroll data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Data: Go to the relevant