How To Fix 3F157 - Error performing indirect wage type valuation on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Error performing indirect wage type valuation on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F157 - Error performing indirect wage type valuation on & ?

  The SAP error message 3F157 indicates an issue with the indirect valuation of wage types in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to perform the necessary calculations for a wage type due to missing or incorrect configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or in the relevant valuation rules.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the wage type may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how the wage type is processed.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data or infotype records (like IT0008 for basic pay) may be incomplete or missing necessary information.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not include the necessary operations for the wage type valuation.
  Valuation Rules: The rules for indirect valuation may not be defined correctly or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the wage type is included and configured correctly.
  Verify the valuation class for the wage type in the configuration settings (transaction code V_T512W).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) to ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly, especially IT0008 (Basic Pay) and any other relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Rules:
  
  Ensure that the valuation rules for the wage type are defined correctly in the configuration (transaction code V_T512W).
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type valuation for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Payroll Schema
  PA20/PA30: Display/Change Employee Master Data
  V_T512W: Wage Type Valuation Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and wage type configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 3F157 error in SAP.