How To Fix 5G898 - Number of wagetypes exceeds number of cars for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Number of wagetypes exceeds number of cars for &1

What causes this issue?

Number of regular payments for personnel number &V1& exceeds the number
of company cars.

System Response

The system will not migrate the regular payment data associated with
the wagetypes entered on the selection screen for this personnel
number.

How to fix this error?

Please migrate the regular payment data for personnel number &V1&
manually after running the report.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G898 - Number of wagetypes exceeds number of cars for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5G898, which states "Number of wage types exceeds number of cars for &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when the number of wage types assigned to a specific employee or payroll run exceeds the number of cars (or vehicles) that can be processed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Wage Types: The primary cause of this error is that the employee has been assigned more wage types than the system can handle for the given context (e.g., a specific payroll run or vehicle assignment).
  Configuration Limits: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the number of wage types that can be processed simultaneously.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or configuration in the employee's master data or payroll settings can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Wage Types: Check the wage types assigned to the employee in question. You may need to reduce the number of wage types if they exceed the allowed limit.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration settings are limiting the number of wage types, consider adjusting these settings to accommodate the necessary wage types.
  Data Cleanup: Ensure that there are no unnecessary or duplicate wage types assigned to the employee. Clean up any erroneous entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on wage type limits and configurations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types can be configured in the SAP system through transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.