How To Fix 3R211 - No wage type chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No wage type chosen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R211 - No wage type chosen ?

  The SAP error message 3R211: No wage type chosen typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system cannot find a valid wage type for a specific employee or payroll run. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type required for the payroll calculation may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to include the necessary wage types.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the required wage types assigned.
  Collective Agreement or Infotype Issues: If the employee is covered by a collective agreement, the relevant wage types may not be defined in the system.
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be configured to include the necessary wage types.
  
  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.
  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 the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Check Collective Agreement Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the settings for collective agreements to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Verify the payroll area settings to ensure that it is configured to include the necessary wage types.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3R211: No wage type chosen in SAP.