How To Fix 53222 - Wage type &1 &2 not defined on &3

53222 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Wage type &1 &2 not defined on &3

What causes this issue?

The wage type &V1& &V2& is not defined for &V3&.

System Response

The system does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry or define the wage type as a primary wage type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53222 - Wage type &1 &2 not defined on &3 ?

  The SAP error message 53222, which states "Wage type &1 &2 not defined on &3," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that a specific wage type (identified by the placeholders &1 and &2) is not defined in the payroll schema or configuration for the specified period (indicated by &3).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Definition: The wage type in question has not been defined in the relevant payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Period-Specific Issues: The error may arise if the wage type is not valid for the specific payroll period being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the wage type may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the