How To Fix 3W624 - Total contribution and employee percentage % must have entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Total contribution and employee percentage % must have entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W624 - Total contribution and employee percentage % must have entries ?

  The SAP error message 3W624 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the total contribution and employee percentage in the payroll or benefits module. This error typically arises when the system expects certain entries to be present for processing payroll or benefits calculations, but they are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The total contribution and employee percentage entries may not have been configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0015 for additional payments or infotype 0014 for recurring payments).
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle the contributions correctly, leading to this error.
  Employee Master Data: The employee master data may not have the necessary information filled out, such as the contribution rates or percentages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in SPRO) and ensure that the total contribution and employee percentage are correctly defined.
  Verify that the necessary wage types are configured properly.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Check the employee's infotypes (e.g., 0015, 0014) to ensure that the total contribution and employee percentage fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the entries are valid and correspond to the expected values.
  
  
  
  Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary calculations for contributions and percentages.
  If modifications are needed, consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to adjust the schema accordingly.
  
  
  
  Employee Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing entries related to contributions and percentages.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the results to ensure that the contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring payroll and benefits, including how to set up contributions and percentages.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3W624 in your SAP system.