How To Fix 3R209 - No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2, specific. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2, specific. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R209 - No wage type is selected for PCG &1, evaluation class &2, specific. &3 ?

  The SAP error message 3R209 indicates that there is an issue with wage type selection in the context of payroll processing. Specifically, it states that no wage type is selected for a particular PCG (Payroll Control Group), evaluation class, and specific identifier. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that is supposed to be used for the specified evaluation class and PCG is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Evaluation Class: The evaluation class specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to any wage types in the system.
  Payroll Control Group Issues: The PCG may not have the necessary wage types assigned to it, or there may be a mismatch in the configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the payroll run, such as incorrect parameters or missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify that the wage types are correctly defined for the specified evaluation class.
  Ensure that the wage types are assigned to the correct PCG.
  
  
  
  Review Evaluation Class Settings:
  
  Use transaction code PE04 to check the evaluation classes and ensure that they are correctly set up to include the necessary wage types.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Control Group:
  
  Check the configuration of the Payroll Control Group using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where XX is your country code) to ensure that the wage types are correctly assigned to the group.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the payroll run parameters and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the employee records are complete and that there are no missing wage types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on wage type configuration and evaluation classes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: These are used in payroll processing to categorize different types of payments and deductions.
  Evaluation Classes: These are used to group wage types for reporting and processing purposes.
  Payroll Control Groups: These are used to manage payroll runs for different groups of employees.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.