How To Fix 5M221 - No entry for garnishment-percentage wage type in T5M7P.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 221

• Message text: No entry for garnishment-percentage wage type in T5M7P.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M221 - No entry for garnishment-percentage wage type in T5M7P. ?

  The SAP error message 5M221 indicates that there is no entry for the garnishment percentage wage type in the table T5M7P. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is trying to calculate garnishments based on the defined wage types, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a configuration entry in the T5M7P table for the specific garnishment percentage wage type that is being referenced in the payroll run. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required garnishment percentage wage type has not been defined in the T5M7P table.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being used for garnishment calculations is incorrect or not set up properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the wage type configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the T5M7P Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the T5M7P table.
  Verify if the garnishment percentage wage type you are trying to use is present in the table.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries:
  
  If the required wage type is missing, you will need to add it. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration for garnishments in the SAP system (usually found under SPRO -> Payroll -> Garnishments).
  Creating a new entry for the garnishment percentage wage type in the T5M7P table.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the wage type being used for garnishment is correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the wage type is marked as a garnishment wage type and that it has the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that garnishments are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring garnishment wage types and the T5M7P table.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T5M7P Table: This table is used to define the percentage wage types for garnishments in the SAP payroll module.
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions in payroll processing.
  Garnishments: These are legal deductions from an employee's paycheck, often due to court orders for child support, tax levies, or other debts.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP payroll expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.