How To Fix 3E888 - Check priority. The same wage type must have a different priority.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Check priority. The same wage type must have a different priority.

What causes this issue?

The system does not process multiple records of the same wage type in
the given time period if they are marked with the same priority.

System Response

The system generates a warning message and terminates the further
processing of wage types if:
Multiple records exist for a wage type in the given time
These wage types are set to the same priority in the <LS>Priority
</>field of <LS>External Bank Transfers</> (0011) infotype

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

How to fix this error?

Assign different priorities to each record for the same donation wage
type at any point of time

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E888 - Check priority. The same wage type must have a different priority. ?

  The SAP error message 3E888 ("Check priority. The same wage type must have a different priority.") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a conflict in the priority settings for wage types. This error indicates that the system has detected that the same wage type has been assigned multiple priorities, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Wage Type Entries: The same wage type has been defined with different priorities in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the wage type configuration may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicting priorities.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications or enhancements to the payroll processing logic, they may inadvertently cause this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Configuration) and check the configuration for the wage types involved.
  Ensure that each wage type has a unique priority assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE02 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the wage types are correctly defined without conflicting priorities.
  
  
  
  Adjust Priorities:
  
  If you find that the same wage type is assigned multiple priorities, adjust them so that each wage type has a unique priority.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Configuration
  PE02: Payroll Schema
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  
  
  Testing Environment: Always make changes in a testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3E888 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.