How To Fix 5G899 - Regular payment indicator is not set in infotype &1 for &2, wagetype &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 899

• Message text: Regular payment indicator is not set in infotype &1 for &2, wagetype &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G899 - Regular payment indicator is not set in infotype &1 for &2, wagetype &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5G899 indicates that the regular payment indicator is not set in the specified infotype for a particular employee and wage type. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a regular payment indicator to be defined for a wage type but finds that it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Regular Payment Indicator: The regular payment indicator is not set for the specified wage type in the employee's infotype (usually Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the regular payment indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0008:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30).
  Check Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the regular payment indicator is set for the relevant wage type.
  
  
  
  Update the Regular Payment Indicator:
  
  If the indicator is missing, you can add it by editing the infotype record and setting the appropriate regular payment indicator for the wage type.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 or PE02 to check the configuration of the wage type in the payroll schema.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and that the regular payment indicator is set in the wage type characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant to ensure that the configuration aligns with your organization's payroll policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is used to maintain the employee's basic pay details, including wage types and payment indicators.
  Wage Type Characteristics: Each wage type in SAP has specific characteristics that determine how it behaves in payroll processing, including whether it is a regular payment or not.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing, including how wage types are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G899 and ensure that the regular payment indicator is correctly set for the relevant wage types in your SAP system.