How To Fix 5M218 - Personnel number rejected: wage type & no PBS form & assignment. (T5M5B)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Personnel number rejected: wage type & no PBS form & assignment. (T5M5B)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M218 - Personnel number rejected: wage type & no PBS form & assignment. (T5M5B) ?

  The SAP error message 5M218, which states "Personnel number rejected: wage type & no PBS form & assignment. (T5M5B)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the wage type assignment for a specific personnel number, particularly in relation to the PBS (Payroll Business System) form.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing PBS Form: The error suggests that there is no valid PBS form associated with the wage type for the specified personnel number. This could happen if the employee's payroll data has not been properly configured or if the necessary forms have not been created or assigned.
  
  
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being processed may not be valid for the employee's current assignment or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may not be active, or there may be issues with the employee's master data that prevent the payroll process from recognizing the wage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PBS Form Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the IMG under Payroll) and verify that the PBS form is correctly assigned to the wage type for the personnel number in question.
  Ensure that the PBS form is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the wage type in transaction code SM30 or SPRO. Ensure that the wage type is valid for the employee's payroll area and that it is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the wage type is included in the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Validate Personnel Data:
  
  Use transaction PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data. Ensure that the personnel number is active and that all necessary infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) are correctly filled out.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the personnel number to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30: Maintain Table Views
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are defined in the system and can be configured to determine how they are processed in payroll. Ensure that the wage types are correctly set up in the payroll schema.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.