How To Fix WS780 - Compensation reason description &1 does not exist in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Compensation reason description &1 does not exist in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS780 - Compensation reason description &1 does not exist in language &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS780 Compensation reason description &1 does not exist in language &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to display or process a compensation reason description in a particular language (&2), but the description for the specified compensation reason (&1) is not maintained or does not exist in that language.
  
  Compensation reason: This is typically a code or identifier used in HR or Payroll modules to specify reasons for compensation adjustments, corrections, or off-cycle payments.
  Language: The system is trying to fetch the description in a specific language (e.g., EN for English, DE for German), but the description is missing.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Usually in SAP HR Payroll or Personnel Administration when dealing with off-cycle payroll runs, retroactive accounting, or compensation adjustments.
  When displaying or printing payroll results or reports that include compensation reasons.
  During configuration or master data maintenance of compensation reasons.
  
  
  Root 
  Cause:
  
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