How To Fix 3L199 - No wage type has been specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3L - HR: Messages for Mexico

• Message number: 199

• Message text: No wage type has been specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L199 - No wage type has been specified ?

  The SAP error message 3L199: No wage type has been specified typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a wage type to be defined but does not find one. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a payroll run, when processing time data, or when generating payroll results.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that should be used for a specific employee or payroll area is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to include the necessary wage types.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the required wage types assigned.
  Time Management Issues: If time data is being processed, there may be missing or incorrect time wage types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not be handling wage types correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the required wage types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema being used.
  Ensure that the schema includes the necessary wage types and that they are correctly linked to the relevant operations.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data using transaction code PA20 or PA30.
  Ensure that the employee has the correct wage types assigned in their infotypes (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Examine Time Data:
  
  If the error occurs during time evaluation, check the time data for the employee using transaction code PT60 or PT50.
  Ensure that the time wage types are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Debug Custom Programs:
  
  If there are custom programs involved, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles wage types.
  Debugging may be necessary to identify where the wage type is not being set.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display Employee Master Data
  PA30: Maintain Employee Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  PT60: Time Evaluation
  PT50: Time Evaluation for a Specific Period
  
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are defined in the SAP system to categorize different types of payments and deductions. They are crucial for payroll processing and must be correctly configured for each employee.
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and wage type configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 3L199: No wage type has been specified.