How To Fix 3G650 - Wage type &1 exists more than once in table T52LIDIBASE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Wage type &1 exists more than once in table T52LIDIBASE

What causes this issue?

Wage type &1 exists in table T52LIDIBASE more than once as a liability
wage type.
A liability wage type may only exist once in the table. It does not
matter whether the wage type is the main liability or part of a wage
type package.
The wage types that are processed together with other liabilities as a
wage type package are to be entered as a liability wage type in the
detail view in the blocks "Distribtution Basis 2" and "Distribtution
Basis 3".

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?

Check both the overview and detail view.
Wage type &1 exists at least once as a "Liability Wage Type" in the
"Distribution Basis 2" block or in the "Distribution Basis 3" block in
the detail view. Ensure that each wage type exists only once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G650 - Wage type &1 exists more than once in table T52LIDIBASE ?

  The SAP error message 3G650 indicates that a wage type (represented by &1) exists more than once in the table T52LIDIBASE. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, where wage types are used to define various components of employee compensation.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are duplicate entries for a specific wage type in the T52LIDIBASE table. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema.
  Manual data entry errors leading to duplicate wage types.
  Issues during data migration or system upgrades that result in duplicate records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the T52LIDIBASE table.
  Execute a query to find all entries for the specific wage type that is causing the error. You can use a simple SQL query like:
  SELECT * FROM T52LIDIBASE WHERE WT = '&1';
  
  Replace &1 with the actual wage type code.
  
  
  
  Identify and Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once you identify the duplicate entries, determine which ones are valid and which ones can be removed.
  You may need to consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that you are not deleting necessary data.
  Use transaction SE14 (Database Utility) to delete the duplicate entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema to ensure that wage types are defined correctly and that there are no conflicting entries.
  Ensure that the wage type is not being defined in multiple places unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made and the reasons for them to maintain a record for future reference.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T52LIDIBASE: This table is part of the SAP HR module and is used to store wage type information for payroll processing.
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions for employees. Each wage type has specific characteristics and configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16/SE11: For viewing and managing database tables.
  SE14: For database utility operations.
  PA30: For maintaining HR master data, which may also involve wage types.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll configurations.