How To Fix 51085 - Wagetype & not set up in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 51 - HR: Messages for Norway

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Wagetype & not set up in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 51085 - Wagetype & not set up in & ?

  The SAP error message "51085 Wagetype & not set up in &" typically indicates that a specific wage type (Wagetype) has not been configured in the system for the specified payroll area or other relevant organizational unit. This error often arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that it does not recognize or for which it lacks the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type in question has not been defined in the payroll schema or is not assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The wage type may be set up in a different payroll area than the one being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee master data or payroll configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W (Wage Type Characteristics) to verify if the wage type is defined.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly configured for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Type to Payroll Area:
  
  Use transaction code V_T512A (Wage Type Assignment to Payroll Area) to check if the wage type is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the wage type is correctly entered and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage type is included in the payroll processing logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific instructions on configuring wage types.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the wage type was recently transported, ensure that all necessary configuration steps were completed in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions in payroll processing.
  Payroll Areas: Payroll areas are used to group employees for payroll processing and can affect how wage types are applied.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll run in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Payroll.