How To Fix 3L247 - Basic wages are different from wage type /493

3L247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Basic wages are different from wage type /493

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3L247 - Basic wages are different from wage type /493 ?

  The SAP error message 3L247, which states "Basic wages are different from wage type /493," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates a discrepancy between the basic wage amount and the amount recorded in wage type /493, which is often used for specific payroll calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect entries in the employee's master data or payroll data, leading to mismatches.
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type configuration may not be set up correctly, or the rules governing the calculation of wage types may be misconfigured.
  Changes in Wage Types: If there have been recent changes to wage types or payroll schemas, this could lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Payroll Results: The payroll run may have produced incorrect results due to prior errors or misconfigurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the basic wage and wage