How To Fix 3W245 - Wage Type &1 is Not Allocated to SARS Code 3901

3W245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Wage Type &1 is Not Allocated to SARS Code 3901

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W245 - Wage Type &1 is Not Allocated to SARS Code 3901 ?

  The SAP error message 3W245, which states "Wage Type &1 is Not Allocated to SARS Code 3901," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in South Africa, particularly when dealing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) tax reporting requirements.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a specific wage type (represented by &1) has not been properly mapped to the SARS code 3901. SARS code 3901 is used for reporting certain types of income or deductions in the South African payroll system. If a wage type is not allocated to this code, the payroll system cannot generate the necessary reports or tax submissions, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to allocate the wage type to the appropriate SARS code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Payroll -> South Africa