How To Fix 54288 - There is no wage type selected

54288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 288

• Message text: There is no wage type selected

What causes this issue?

No wage type selected for <LS>copy wage types</> or <LS>delete wage
types </>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To continue, select at least one line. When you choose <LS>copy wage
types</> or <LS>delete wage types </>, the system only reacts to
selected lines.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54288 - There is no wage type selected ?

  The SAP error message "54288: There is no wage type selected" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to generate payroll results. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a wage type that meets the criteria for the operation being performed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type you are trying to use may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to include the necessary wage types.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for the payroll run may not include any valid wage types.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary wage types assigned.
  Wage Type Deactivation: The wage type may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31