How To Fix 3E169 - Enter a wage type for Public Holiday

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Enter a wage type for Public Holiday

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E169 - Enter a wage type for Public Holiday ?

  The SAP error message 3E169 ("Enter a wage type for Public Holiday") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a wage type to be specified for public holiday pay, but it is missing or not configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type for public holiday pay has not been defined in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for public holiday wage types may be incorrect or incomplete in the system.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not have the necessary wage type assigned for public holiday pay.
  Collective Agreement: The collective agreement or payroll schema may not include the necessary rules for public holiday pay.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Wage Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to Payroll -> Wage Types -> Define Wage Types.
  Ensure that a wage type for public holiday pay is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that the public holiday wage type is included.
  Check the configuration for public holiday processing in the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the public holiday wage type is assigned correctly in the employee's infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Review Collective Agreements:
  
  If applicable, check the collective agreements to ensure that they include provisions for public holiday pay and that the correct wage types are referenced.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions in payroll processing. Each wage type has specific characteristics and can be configured to behave in certain ways.
  Public Holiday Pay: This is typically a legal requirement in many countries, where employees are entitled to receive pay for public holidays even if they do not work on those days.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring wage types and payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.