How To Fix 3G074 - Please maintain the symb.account for wage type &2 (PCG &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Please maintain the symb.account for wage type &2 (PCG &1)

What causes this issue?

During the conversion of the Customizing steps for the transfer of data
to FI/CO for wage type &V2&, the system has determined that this wage
type has been defined as relevant for posting. However, the symbolic
account for posting has been entered incorrectly.

How to fix this error?

Please check the Customizing steps for the transfer to FI/CO for wage
type &V2& before the live start of the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G074 - Please maintain the symb.account for wage type &2 (PCG &1) ?

  The SAP error message 3G074 indicates that there is a missing or incorrectly configured symbolic account for a specific wage type in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the symbolic account that is required for the wage type specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The symbolic account for the specified wage type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The symbolic account may be incorrectly configured or linked to the wrong wage type.
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type in question may not be defined in the symbolic account configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the symbolic account for the specified wage type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO > IMG > Payroll > Payroll for [Country] > Wage Types > Define Symbolic Accounts.
  
  
  
  Maintain Symbolic Accounts:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the wage type mentioned in the error message (indicated as &2).
  Check if a symbolic account is assigned to this wage type. If not, you will need to create or assign a symbolic account.
  
  
  
  Assign Symbolic Account:
  
  If the symbolic account is missing, create a new entry or modify an existing one to link the appropriate symbolic account to the wage type.
  Ensure that the symbolic account is correctly defined and corresponds to the requirements of your payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Payroll Run: After maintaining the symbolic account, run the payroll process again to check if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP represent different types of payments or deductions in payroll processing. Each wage type can have specific configurations, including symbolic accounts.
  Symbolic Accounts: Symbolic accounts are used in payroll accounting to categorize wage types for reporting and financial purposes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring wage types and symbolic accounts specific to your country version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll configuration.