How To Fix 5K161 - Invalid Other Monies Code &1 will not be reported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Invalid Other Monies Code &1 will not be reported

What causes this issue?

The system encountered one of the following errors:
An invalid Other Monies Code <LB>&V1&</><LB> </>which was not properly
configured as a cumulation wage type for other monies or payments for
ROE reporting, or
A reserved technical wage type which should not be used as other
payment or benefit.

System Response

All wage types maintained in the ROE subapplication and assigned to the
invalid other monies code <LB>&V1&</><LB> </>will be ignored and will
not be reported as additional payments or benefits in Block 17 of the
ROE.

How to fix this error?

Check and verify other payments and benefits configuration for ROE
reporting via the following Canada Payroll IMG steps:
Reporting and Statistics -> Record of Employment (ROE) Workbech ->
Maintain other payments or benefits (Block 17) -> Define other payments
or benefits
Reporting and Statistics -> Record of Employment (ROE) Workbech ->
Maintain other payments or benefits (Block 17) -> Assign wage types to
other payments or benefits
Note:
The following technical wage types are reserved and must not be
assigned to cumulation wage types (i.e. other monies codes) in the wage
type subapplication.
/122 EI Insurable Earnings
/223 EI Insurable Hours

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 5K161 - Invalid Other Monies Code &1 will not be reported ?

  The SAP error message 5K161 indicates that there is an issue with the "Other Monies Code" in the context of payroll processing or reporting. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or unrecognized code for "Other Monies" that is being used in the payroll or reporting process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Code: The code specified for "Other Monies" is not defined in the system or is incorrectly entered.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for "Other Monies" in the payroll module may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the entry of the code.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the employee or the specific payroll area may be incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Code: Verify the "Other Monies Code" being used. Ensure that it is correctly entered and corresponds to a valid code defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for "Other Monies." Ensure that the codes are properly defined and mapped.
  Correct Data Entry: If the code was entered manually, double-check for any typographical errors and correct them.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the employee is complete and accurate. This includes checking the employee's payroll information and any relevant infotypes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid "Other Monies Codes" and their usage.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll or report to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (Customizing) to check and update the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll configurations and master data.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5K161 in your SAP system.