How To Fix 54291 - Cannot delete wage type & more than once

54291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Cannot delete wage type & more than once

What causes this issue?

You have entered the same wage type name more than once.

System Response

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?

Delete the unnecessary entries so that the wage type only appears
once in the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54291 - Cannot delete wage type & more than once ?

  The SAP error message "54291 Cannot delete wage type & more than once" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to delete a wage type that has already been deleted or is in a state that does not allow for further deletions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during payroll runs, adjustments, or when trying to modify employee payroll data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Deletions: The primary cause of this error is that the wage type in question has already been marked for deletion in the system. SAP does not allow the same wage type to be deleted multiple times in a single payroll period or run.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that payroll calculations remain consistent and accurate. Allowing multiple deletions could lead to inconsistencies in payroll data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that restrict the