How To Fix 5M208 - Wage type &, payment on & is not present in the output file

5M208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Wage type &, payment on & is not present in the output file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M208 - Wage type &, payment on & is not present in the output file ?

  The SAP error message 5M208 indicates that a specific wage type is not present in the output file for a payment date. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing or when generating payment files for employees. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type specified in the error message is not included in the payroll results for the specified payment date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the wage type settings that prevent the wage type from being processed correctly.
  Incorrect Payment Date: The payment date specified may not correspond to a period where the wage type is applicable.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll results that lead to the wage type not being generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify the payroll results for the employee in question to ensure that