How To Fix 5F612 - The amount for wage type & is zero for the period of reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: The amount for wage type & is zero for the period of reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F612 - The amount for wage type & is zero for the period of reference ?

  The SAP error message 5F612 indicates that there is an issue with a wage type where the amount is zero for the specified period of reference. This typically occurs during payroll processing or when generating reports related to payroll data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Amount: The wage type in question has been calculated to have a zero amount for the specified period. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The employee did not work during that period.
  The wage type is not applicable for that specific payroll period.
  There may be an error in the configuration of the wage type or the employee's master data.
  The employee may be on leave or absent, leading to no earnings for that period.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be correctly configured in the payroll schema or may not be linked to the correct infotype.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's records that affects the calculation of the wage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all relevant information is correctly entered and up to date. Pay particular attention to:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee to see if the wage type was processed correctly. You can use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to view the payroll results.
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Ensure that the wage type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking:
  
  The wage type's characteristics in the configuration (transaction code V_T512W).
  The payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included and calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema: If necessary, adjust the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is processed correctly. This may require assistance from a payroll consultant or someone with expertise in SAP payroll configuration.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If changes are made, run a payroll simulation to verify that the wage type now has a non-zero amount.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the wage type and its intended use.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC_PAYRESULT: Display Payroll Results
  SE38: Execute Programs (for custom reports)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific wage type or error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error message 5F612 and implement a solution to resolve it.