How To Fix 57147 - Wage type "&" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Wage type "&" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57147 - Wage type "&" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 57147, which states "Wage type '&' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when working with wage types in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a wage type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type being referenced in the payroll run or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the wage type.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly set up to include the wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant table (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type in question is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage type is included in the relevant processing steps.
  If necessary, modify the schema to include the wage type.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the wage type. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the wage type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are defined in the SAP system and can be configured to represent various types of payments, deductions, or benefits.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  PE01: For editing payroll schemas.
  SE11: For data dictionary to check table definitions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to wage types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.