How To Fix 3E283 - Comp contrib wage type blank for fund &, yet contrib. calculated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Comp contrib wage type blank for fund &, yet contrib. calculated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E283 - Comp contrib wage type blank for fund &, yet contrib. calculated. ?

  The SAP error message 3E283 indicates that there is an issue with the contribution wage type being blank for a specific fund, even though contributions have been calculated. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with contributions to funds such as pension plans, health insurance, or other employee benefits.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type for contributions may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Wage Type Assignment: The wage type that is supposed to be used for contributions may not be assigned correctly in the employee's master data or in the payroll configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data, such as missing or incorrect information related to the fund or contribution wage types.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle the contributions correctly, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the contribution wage types are correctly defined in the system. This includes checking the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types) to ensure that the wage type for contributions is not blank.
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct fund in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the correct wage types are assigned and that there are no missing entries.
  Specifically, look at infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) to ensure that the contribution wage types are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it is set up to calculate contributions correctly. This may involve checking the rules and operations related to the specific wage types and funds.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify if the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and contribution wage types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data, SM30 (Table Maintenance) to view configuration tables, and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to run payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3E283 in your SAP system.