How To Fix 3G651 - Wage type &1 already exists in field Liability Wage Type 2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Wage type &1 already exists in field Liability Wage Type 2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a wage type in the "Liability Wage Type" field of the
"Distribution Basis 3" block that already exists in the "Liability Wage
Type" field of the "Distribution Basis 2" block.
Each wage type may exist only once in the table T52LIDIBASE.
Liability wage types that are entered in the blocks "Distribution Basis
2" and "Distribution Basis 3" are processed together with the main wage
type "Liability Wage Type" to calculate the inflow principle.

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?

Adjust the entry in the "Liability Wage Type" field of the "Distribution
Basis 3" block.
If the wage type package contains only two wage types, leave the
"Distribution Basis 3" block empty.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G651 - Wage type &1 already exists in field Liability Wage Type 2 ?

  The SAP error message 3G651 indicates that there is a conflict with wage types in the payroll configuration, specifically that the wage type you are trying to enter already exists in the field for Liability Wage Type 2. This typically occurs during payroll processing or configuration when there is an attempt to assign a wage type that has already been defined in the system for a specific purpose.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Wage Type Assignment: The wage type you are trying to assign is already assigned to another liability wage type in the payroll configuration.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration settings where the same wage type is mistakenly assigned multiple times.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may have been incorrectly set up, leading to conflicts in wage type assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for wage types and check the assignments for Liability Wage Type 2.
  Ensure that the wage type you are trying to use is not already assigned to another liability wage type.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find that the wage type is indeed assigned, you will need to either change the assignment or remove the duplicate entry.
  Make sure to review the implications of changing wage type assignments, as this can affect payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly configured and does not have conflicting wage type assignments.
  If necessary, consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to ensure that the schema is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  PE01 (Maintain Payroll Schema)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  
  
  Consulting Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G651 and ensure that your payroll configuration is set up correctly.