How To Fix 3G077 - Wage type &2 (PCG &1): Specification PCL 32 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Wage type &2 (PCG &1): Specification PCL 32 is unknown

What causes this issue?

During the conversion of the Customizing steps for transferring data to
accounting for wage type &V2& (country grouping &V1&), it has been
established that the value of processing class 32 for this wage type is
not in the standard system.

How to fix this error?

Please check these Customizing steps for wage type &V2& before the
system goes live.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G077 - Wage type &2 (PCG &1): Specification PCL 32 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message 3G077 indicates that there is an issue with a wage type in the payroll processing, specifically related to the specification PCL 32. This error typically arises when the system encounters a wage type that is not defined or recognized in the payroll configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type specified (in this case, &2) is not defined in the payroll schema or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record (PCG &1) may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the wage type.
  Custom Wage Type: If the wage type is a custom one, it may not have been properly created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check if the wage type &2 is defined.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly configured in the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country code) to check the payroll control record for any inconsistencies.
  Ensure that the control record is set up correctly for the payroll period you are processing.
  
  
  
  Verify Schema Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE02) to ensure that the wage type is included in the schema and that the processing logic is correct.
  
  
  
  Custom Wage Type Activation:
  
  If the wage type is custom, ensure that it has been properly created and activated. You may need to consult with your SAP HR configuration team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects related to wage types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and payroll processing for any additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the wage type is processed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.