How To Fix 3R208 - No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3R - HR-PAY: Messages for evaluation programs (international)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R208 - No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3R208 indicates that there is an issue with the wage type configuration in the Payroll Control Center (PCC) or in the payroll processing. Specifically, it states that no wage type is selected for a specific PCG (Payroll Control Group) and evaluation class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that is supposed to be associated with the specified PCG and evaluation class is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Evaluation Class: The evaluation class may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any wage types in the system.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues in the payroll schema that prevent the correct wage types from being selected.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not have the necessary wage types assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 wage types are correctly defined for the specified evaluation class.
  
  
  
  Review Evaluation Class:
  
  Verify that the evaluation class is correctly assigned to the wage types in the configuration.
  You can check this in the wage type configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Control Group:
  
  Ensure that the PCG is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary wage types.
  You can check the configuration of the PCG in the Payroll Control Center settings.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly configured to select the appropriate wage types based on the evaluation class.
  You may need to consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant if you are not familiar with payroll schema configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the necessary wage types are assigned to the employees in question.
  You can do this using transaction PA30.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  PA30: For employee master data maintenance.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.