How To Fix 51068 - Empl. & Wty & Period & : No entry in IT57. Amount deducted: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 51 - HR: Messages for Norway

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Empl. & Wty & Period & : No entry in IT57. Amount deducted: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 51068 - Empl. & Wty & Period & : No entry in IT57. Amount deducted: & ?

  The SAP error message 51068, which states "Empl. & Wty & Period & : No entry in IT57. Amount deducted: &," typically relates to issues with the employee's wage type configuration in the payroll module. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing IT57 Entry: The error indicates that there is no entry in the Infotype 57 (IT57) for the specified employee, which is used for recording wage types related to deductions or contributions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or may not be linked to the correct Infotype.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be a data entry error where the employee's records are incomplete or incorrect.
  Period Issues: The payroll period being processed may not have the necessary entries in IT57.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 57: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check if there is an entry in Infotype 57 for the relevant period. If it is missing, you may need to create or update it.
  Use transaction code PA30 to access the employee's data and check IT57.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the wage type in question is correctly configured in the payroll schema. Check if it is linked to the correct Infotype and that the necessary rules are in place.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify the payroll schema if needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that all necessary data for the employee is complete and consistent. This includes checking other related Infotypes that may impact payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on Infotype 57 and wage type configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 57 (IT57): This Infotype is used for recording wage types that are relevant for payroll processing, including deductions and contributions.
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type has specific characteristics and configurations that determine how they are processed in payroll.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. It is essential to ensure that the schema is correctly set up to avoid errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.