How To Fix 5D286 - Enter a cost assignment for the wage type

5D286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Enter a cost assignment for the wage type

What causes this issue?

You want to enter hours or amounts for a wage type that requires a cost
assignment.

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 a cost assignment or check the specified indicator or wage type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D286 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D286 ("Enter a cost assignment for the wage type") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a missing cost assignment for a specific wage type. This error indicates that the system requires a cost center, internal order, or another type of cost assignment to be specified for the wage type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Assignment: The wage type being processed does not have an associated cost assignment in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: During the payroll run or data entry, the user may have neglected to enter the necessary cost assignment information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE02 (Wage Type Configuration) and check the configuration for the specific wage type. Ensure that it is set up to require a cost assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost