How To Fix 3G287 - No symb. account in T52EL for PCG = &1, WT = &2, NR = 3, ENDDA = &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 287

• Message text: No symb. account in T52EL for PCG = &1, WT = &2, NR = 3, ENDDA = &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G287 - No symb. account in T52EL for PCG = &1, WT = &2, NR = 3, ENDDA = &4 ?

  The SAP error message 3G287 indicates that there is no symbolic account defined in the table T52EL for the specified parameters. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with wage types and symbolic accounts.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system attempts to process a payroll calculation and cannot find a corresponding symbolic account for the specified wage type (WT) and other parameters (PCG, NR, ENDDA). The parameters in the error message represent:
  
  PCG: Payroll Control Group
  WT: Wage Type
  NR: Number (usually refers to a specific entry or record)
  ENDDA: End date for the validity of the entry
  
  This usually means that the configuration for the payroll processing is incomplete or incorrect, specifically in the symbolic accounts setup.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T52EL:
  
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE16N and enter table T52EL.
  Check if there is an entry for the specified PCG and WT. If there is no entry, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Symbolic Account:
  
  If the entry is missing, you will need to create a new entry in T52EL for the specified wage type and payroll control group.
  Ensure that the symbolic account is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate wage type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll area to ensure that all necessary symbolic accounts are defined.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HR or Payroll consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's payroll processing requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) can be useful for checking and modifying configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G287 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.