How To Fix 54309 - There are no wage types in the area chosen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 309

• Message text: There are no wage types in the area chosen

What causes this issue?

You have specified one or several wage types or wage type areas for
the parameter <LS>Wage type selection</>. However, the system was
unable to find a valid wage type for your wage type selection either
in the client you are using or in the standard client.

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 select valid wage types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54309 - There are no wage types in the area chosen ?

  The SAP error message 54309 ("There are no wage types in the area chosen") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access wage type-related information in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any wage types defined for the specific area or configuration you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Types: The most common cause is that there are no wage types defined for the specific payroll area, employee group, or employee subgroup you are trying to access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll settings, such as incorrect assignment of wage types to the relevant payroll area.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when trying to access wage types or payroll information can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the wage types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant payroll area, employee group, and employee subgroup.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Check the payroll area settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: Wage Types -> Define Wage Types).
  Ensure that the wage types are assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the employee group and subgroup are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access wage types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll and wage types for any additional insights or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SM30 (Table Maintenance), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Wage Type Catalog: Understanding the wage type catalog and how wage types are used in payroll processing can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.