How To Fix 3G161 - Wage type &1: Posting to symbolic account &2 without expenditure type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Wage type &1: Posting to symbolic account &2 without expenditure type

What causes this issue?

Integration with Funds Management is active for the employee. However
no expenditure type was specified for calculating funding for posting
wage type &1 to the symbolic account &2, although account assignment is
necessary for the symbolic account.

System Response

The employee is rejected for the posting.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the table of <DS:SIMG.OHADRI031>Posting characteristics of
wage types</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G161 - Wage type &1: Posting to symbolic account &2 without expenditure type ?

  The SAP error message 3G161 indicates that there is an issue with posting a wage type to a symbolic account without specifying an expenditure type. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with wage types in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Expenditure Type: The wage type being posted is linked to a symbolic account, but the system requires an expenditure type to be specified for the posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll or accounting settings where the symbolic account is not properly linked to an expenditure type.
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to the inability to post it without an expenditure type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the configuration of the wage type in question (represented by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate symbolic account and expenditure type.
  
  
  
  Define Expenditure Type:
  
  If the wage type is supposed to post to a symbolic account, ensure that an expenditure type is defined for that wage type.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Payroll > Payroll for  > Wage Type > Define Expenditure Types.
  
  
  
  Check Symbolic Account Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the symbolic account (represented by &2 in the error message) to ensure it is set up to accept postings from the wage type.
  This can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Define G/L Account for Posting.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing:
  
  If this error occurs during payroll processing, review the payroll results and ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered and processed.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the payroll results that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on wage types, symbolic accounts, and expenditure types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or posting process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance), SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3G161 in your SAP system.