How To Fix 3B921 - Wage type not permitted for garnishment

3B921 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3B - Messages HR SK

• Message number: 921

• Message text: Wage type not permitted for garnishment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3B921 - Wage type not permitted for garnishment ?

  The SAP error message 3B921 ("Wage type not permitted for garnishment") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when a wage type that is being used for garnishment calculations is not allowed or configured correctly in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect configuration of wage types, missing settings in the garnishment processing, or issues with the employee's payroll data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type being used for garnishment may not be set up to allow garnishment deductions.
  Missing Garnishment Settings: The garnishment type may not be properly defined in the system, or the wage type may not be linked to the appropriate garnishment type.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information or settings for garnishment processing.
  Legal Regulations: The wage type may be restricted due to legal regulations or company policies that prevent certain wage types from being garnished.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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