How To Fix 54292 - & is not a valid wage type name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 292

• Message text: & is not a valid wage type name

What causes this issue?

The wage type name you have entered contains at least one blank.

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?

Please enter a valid wage type name.

How can this happen?

Entry <LS>1 00</> ist <LS>wrong</>.
Entry <LS>0001</> ist <LS>right</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54292 - & is not a valid wage type name ?

  The SAP error message "54292 & is not a valid wage type name" typically indicates that the wage type you are trying to use in a payroll or personnel administration context is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be configured properly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently created or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the environment you are working in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Wage Type: Verify that the wage type you are using is correctly spelled and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code PE01 for wage type maintenance).
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the wage type is properly configured in the system. Check if it is assigned to the correct payroll area and employee group.
  Authorization Check: Make sure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the wage type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Transport Check: If the wage type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the system you are working in. You may need to check with your Basis team for transport logs.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on wage types and their configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll driver for executing payroll
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to wage types.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR/Payroll.