How To Fix 5D226 - Enter a short indicator or a wage type

5D226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Enter a short indicator or a wage type

What causes this issue?

The system requires an abbreviation or a wage type entry.

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?

Enter either an abbreviation or a wage type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D226 - Enter a short indicator or a wage type ?

  The SAP error message 5D226 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when entering wage types in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required field for a wage type is missing or not properly filled out. Specifically, it suggests that the system expects a short indicator or a wage type to be entered, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Indicator: The short indicator (or abbreviation) for a wage type is not entered in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a short indicator.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or made a typographical error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Required Information:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., payroll processing, infotype maintenance).
  Ensure that you enter a valid short indicator or wage type in the specified field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have