How To Fix 56791 - Expense type &1: Use wage type &2 for nonpayable receipts only

56791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Expense type &1: Use wage type &2 for nonpayable receipts only

What causes this issue?

In the IMG activity <ZH>Assign wage types to travel expense types for
individual receipts</> (V_T706B 4), this travel expense type is
assigned to a wage type that is already used for a travel expense type
that is not to be reimbursed, in other words, that is paid by the
company or is taxed but is not paid out.

How to fix this error?

Change the wage type of the travel expense type and check to see if
this wage type is also used for other travel expense types for which
the respective amounts are not to be reimbursed. Change the wage type
for these expense types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56791 - Expense type &1: Use wage type &2 for nonpayable receipts only ?

  The SAP error message 56791, which states "Expense type &1: Use wage type &2 for nonpayable receipts only," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or expense management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the expense type being used and the wage type that has been assigned for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The expense type you are trying to use is not configured correctly in relation to the wage type. The system expects a specific wage type for nonpayable receipts, and the one being used does not meet this requirement.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect wage type is selected for the expense type.
  Business Rules: The business rules defined in the system may restrict the use of certain wage types for specific expense types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the expense type and the associated