How To Fix 5H068 - Enter a wage type for compensation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Enter a wage type for compensation type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H068 - Enter a wage type for compensation type & ?

  The SAP error message 5H068 ("Enter a wage type for compensation type &") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring compensation types in the SAP system. This error indicates that a wage type has not been assigned to a specific compensation type, which is necessary for the payroll calculation to proceed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the wage type has not been defined for the specified compensation type in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Assignment: There may be an incorrect or incomplete assignment of wage types to compensation types in the relevant payroll schema or configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a data entry error where the compensation type is not linked to the appropriate wage type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for payroll configuration.
  Look for the configuration related to wage types and compensation types. This is usually found under:
  
  Personnel Management > Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the compensation type in question.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Types:
  
  If the wage type is missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate wage type to the compensation type.
  This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between wage types and compensation types.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included in the relevant payroll calculations.
  Make sure that the schema is correctly processing the compensation type and associated wage types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific wage types or compensation types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the IMG), PA30 (to maintain HR master data), or PC00_MXX_CEDT (to run payroll) to navigate through the relevant areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the payroll configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5H068 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.