How To Fix 3G705 - &1 is not a valid wage type --> New entry

3G705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 705

• Message text: &1 is not a valid wage type --> New entry

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3G705 - Details

• The SAP error message "3G705 &1 is not a valid wage type --> New entry" typically indicates that the wage type you are trying to use in a payroll or personnel action is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Wage Type: The wage type you are trying to enter does not exist in the system or has been incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be configured properly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified wage type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the wage type code being entered.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Wage Type: Verify that the wage type you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the wage type configuration in the SAP