How To Fix 5F212 - Maintenance wage type does not exist. Please check T512W table.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Maintenance wage type does not exist. Please check T512W table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F212 - Maintenance wage type does not exist. Please check T512W table. ?

  The SAP error message 5F212 indicates that a maintenance wage type does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a wage type that has not been defined or is not available in the relevant configuration tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type you are trying to use is not defined in the T512W table, which is the table that stores wage type definitions.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may be referencing a wage type that is not valid or does not exist in the current configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the wage type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T512W Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N.
  Enter the table name T512W and execute.
  Look for the wage type in question. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type is missing, you can create it using transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly configured with all necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that it is not referencing a non-existent wage type.
  If it is, you may need to modify the schema to use a valid wage type.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the wage type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the wage type was included.
  If not, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the wage type is set up according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Understanding how wage types are configured in SAP is crucial. Wage types can be created, modified, and deleted through the SAP Payroll module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to wage type configuration and the specific error message.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll process to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.