How To Fix 56255 - Wage type & is assigned to two cost elements. Save is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Wage type & is assigned to two cost elements. Save is not possible

What causes this issue?

You are using Funds Management and want to set up a commitment when a
trip is saved. When you tried to do so, an inconsistency was determined
in Customizing for Travel Management which makes it impossible to save
the trip.
The wage type &V1& assigned to a trip expense type has been assigned to
two cost elements (expense accounts) at the same time in the
Customizing view 'Define assignment wage type - symbolic account'
(table T706K). This is an impossible business procedure.

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 contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56255 - Wage type & is assigned to two cost elements. Save is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 56255 indicates that a wage type is assigned to two different cost elements, which is not allowed in the system. This situation typically arises in the context of payroll processing, where wage types are used to categorize different types of compensation and benefits.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The wage type in question has been assigned to more than one cost element in the configuration settings. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or changes made in the system that were not properly managed.
  Configuration Errors: Changes in the payroll schema or cost element assignments without proper checks can lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been updates to the wage types, it may lead to duplicate assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) or SM30 (Table Maintenance) and check the configuration for the wage type in question.
  Verify the assignment of the wage type to cost elements in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Assignments:
  
  Use transaction SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables (like T512W) and identify where the wage type is assigned to multiple cost elements.
  Look for entries that show the same wage type linked to different cost elements.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignments:
  
  If you find that the wage type is indeed assigned to multiple cost elements, you will need to decide which assignment is correct and remove the incorrect one.
  Make the necessary changes in the configuration to ensure that each wage type is only assigned to one cost element.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the payroll module you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE03 (for payroll schema), SM30 (for table maintenance), and SE16 (for data browsing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll configurations.
  Backup: Always back up your configuration before making changes to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 56255 and ensure that your wage types are correctly configured in the SAP system.