How To Fix 5C246 - Wage Type Control for Form &2 and Country Grouping &1 Not Found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Wage Type Control for Form &2 and Country Grouping &1 Not Found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C246 - Wage Type Control for Form &2 and Country Grouping &1 Not Found ?

  The SAP error message 5C246 indicates that there is an issue with the wage type control for a specific form and country grouping. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for a wage type in the specified country grouping, which is essential for payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type control for the specified form and country grouping has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Country Grouping: The country grouping specified may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the configuration.
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type being referenced may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  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 for the specified country grouping.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Wage Type Control:
  
  If the wage type control is missing, you will need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings under SPRO:
  
  Navigate to Payroll > Wage Type > Wage Type Characteristics.
  Define the necessary characteristics for the wage type and ensure it is linked to the correct country grouping.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Country Grouping:
  
  Check if the country grouping is correctly assigned to the employee's personnel area or subarea.
  Ensure that the country grouping is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration for your specific country and payroll area.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  SPRO: For accessing the configuration settings.
  PA20/PA30: For checking employee master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to wage type configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed guides on payroll configuration and wage types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5C246 in your SAP system.