How To Fix 3Q006 - Wage types cannot be repeated within a plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Wage types cannot be repeated within a plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q006 - Wage types cannot be repeated within a plan ?

  The SAP error message 3Q006 ("Wage types cannot be repeated within a plan") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to assign the same wage type multiple times within a single payroll plan or configuration. This can happen during the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or when processing payroll for employees.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Wage Types: The error is triggered when the same wage type is inadvertently assigned more than once in the payroll configuration or in the employee's payroll data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue in the payroll schema or the way wage types are defined in the plan.
  Data Entry Errors: During the entry of payroll data, a wage type may have been entered multiple times for the same employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and ensure that each wage type is defined only once within the plan.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the wage type assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's payroll data to ensure that the same wage type is not assigned multiple times.
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review the employee's wage type assignments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Wage Type Assignments:
  
  If duplicates are found, remove the redundant wage type entries from the payroll configuration or the employee's data.
  Ensure that the wage types are correctly assigned according to the payroll requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions in payroll processing. Each wage type has specific characteristics and rules associated with it.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and processes for calculating payroll. It includes various operations and functions that determine how wage types are processed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining HR master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll calculations (where XX is the country code).
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or refer to SAP support for further assistance.