How To Fix 5C708 - Monthly wage: No wage type found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Monthly wage: No wage type found

What causes this issue?

The employee's infotype "basic payments"(0008) is probaby not correctly
maintained (no wage).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C708 - Monthly wage: No wage type found ?

  The SAP error message 5C708 ("Monthly wage: No wage type found") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a relevant wage type for a specific employee or payroll period. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type required for the payroll calculation may not be configured in the system.
  Incorrect Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary wage types assigned.
  Payroll Area Issues: The payroll area settings may not be correctly defined, leading to the absence of wage types for the specific payroll period.
  Collective Agreement or Contractual Changes: Changes in collective agreements or contracts may not have been reflected in the wage type configuration.
  Wage Type Grouping: The wage type grouping for the employee may not include the required 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).
  Ensure that the required wage types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Verify that the correct wage types are assigned to the employee in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Check the payroll area configuration in transaction code SPRO under the Payroll settings.
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly set up to include the necessary wage types.
  
  
  
  Update Collective Agreements:
  
  If there have been recent changes to collective agreements, ensure that these changes are reflected in the wage type configuration.
  Update any relevant wage type tables if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Wage Type Grouping:
  
  Review the wage type grouping for the employee in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008).
  Ensure that the grouping includes the wage types needed for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR/Payroll for further investigation.