How To Fix 54161 - WType and WTM type have different permissibility for payroll categories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 161

• Message text: WType and WTM type have different permissibility for payroll categories

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54161 - WType and WTM type have different permissibility for payroll categories ?

  The SAP error message 54161, which states "WType and WTM type have different permissibility for payroll categories," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is a mismatch in the configuration of wage types (WType) and wage type models (WTM) regarding their permissibility for specific payroll categories.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The wage type (WType) and the wage type model (WTM) have been configured with different settings regarding which payroll categories they are allowed to process. For example, a wage type may be set to be permissible for certain payroll categories, while the corresponding wage type model may not allow it.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of wage types to payroll categories may not be consistent. If a wage type is assigned to a payroll category that it is not permitted to process, this error will occur.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes in the configuration of wage types or payroll categories, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 to access the view for wage types (V_T512W).
  Verify the configuration of the wage type in question and ensure that it is correctly set up for the intended payroll categories.
  
  
  
  Check Wage Type Model Configuration:
  
  Access the wage type model configuration (transaction code SM30 for V_T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type model allows the wage type to be processed for the relevant payroll categories.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check between the wage types and the wage type models to ensure that they are aligned in terms of permissibility for payroll categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Assignments:
  
  If necessary, adjust the assignments of wage types to payroll categories to ensure that they match the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM30, SM31, PA30 (for employee master data), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 54161 in your SAP system.