How To Fix 3F156 - Characteristics of wage type &1 on &2 not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Characteristics of wage type &1 on &2 not known

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F156 - Characteristics of wage type &1 on &2 not known ?

  The SAP error message 3F156 indicates that the system does not recognize the characteristics of a wage type specified in the payroll process. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is not properly defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the wage type characteristics table.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being used may not be valid for the specific payroll area or period.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently added or modified, there may have been issues with transporting the changes from the development environment to the production environment.
  Custom Wage Types: If custom wage types are used, they may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify that the wage type in question is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristics of the wage type (e.g., taxability, integration with other modules) are properly set.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage type is included in the relevant payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Validate Customizations:
  
  If the wage type is custom, ensure that all necessary configurations and characteristics are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the wage type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration for any specific requirements or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for background job errors)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to wage types and payroll processing.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.