How To Fix 3F272 - At least on of the wage types for adjustment type & could not be rounded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 272

• Message text: At least on of the wage types for adjustment type & could not be rounded

What causes this issue?

A wage type of an adjustment is not rounded if:
no wage type characteristics are available (table T511),
it is not possible to enter an amount or a percentage due to the wage
type characteristics
the allowed amounts or percentages are exceeded or not met due to the
wage type characteristics
the allowed amounts or percentages are exceeded or not met due to the
guidelines

System Response

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform your system administrator if necessary, to correct the wage type
characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F272 - At least on of the wage types for adjustment type & could not be rounded ?

  The SAP error message 3F272 indicates that there is an issue with rounding for wage types associated with a specific adjustment type during payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system attempts to process wage types that cannot be rounded according to the defined rules or settings in the payroll configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Rounding Rules: The wage types involved may have rounding rules that are not compatible with the values being processed. For example, if the wage type is set to round to the nearest whole number but the value is a decimal that cannot be rounded appropriately, this error may occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings for the wage types or adjustment types in the payroll schema.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not conform to the expected formats or ranges.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may inadvertently cause rounding issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Rounding Settings: Review the rounding settings for the wage types involved. Ensure that they are set up correctly in the configuration. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in the Payroll area).
  Review Payroll Schema: Examine the payroll schema to ensure that the adjustment types and wage types are correctly defined and that there are no conflicts in the processing logic.
  Validate Input Data: Check the input data for the payroll run to ensure that all values are valid and conform to the expected formats. Look for any anomalies in the wage types being processed.
  Test with Sample Data: If possible, run a test payroll with sample data to isolate the issue. This can help identify if the problem is with specific wage types or data entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and rounding issues for additional guidance.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through configuration or data validation, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (to maintain payroll schemas) or SM30 (to maintain table views) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to payroll processing and rounding errors.
  Testing Environment: If you have a testing environment, replicate the issue there to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.