How To Fix 5M226 - Personnel number rejected: Wage type & not allowed for tax adjustment Day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Personnel number rejected: Wage type & not allowed for tax adjustment Day

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M226 - Personnel number rejected: Wage type & not allowed for tax adjustment Day ?

  The SAP error message 5M226 indicates that a specific wage type is not allowed for tax adjustment on a particular day for a given personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is not configured to be used for tax adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question may not be set up correctly in the system for tax adjustments. This could be due to missing configuration in the payroll schema or the wage type settings.
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may have specific settings or restrictions that prevent the use of certain wage types for tax adjustments.
  Date-Specific Restrictions: There may be restrictions on the wage type for specific dates, such as the end of a payroll period or specific tax reporting periods.
  Tax Adjustment Rules: The rules governing tax adjustments may not allow the use of the specified wage type for the given personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wage types in SAP (Transaction code: SM30 or SM31).
  Verify that the wage type is allowed for tax adjustments. This can be done by checking the wage type characteristics in the relevant configuration tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the relevant payroll area and is configured for the correct country-specific payroll.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Number Settings:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA20 or PA30) to ensure there are no restrictions or special settings that would prevent the use of the wage type for tax adjustments.
  Look for any infotypes that may affect payroll processing, such as infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) or infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included in the correct processing steps for tax adjustments.
  If necessary, consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to modify the schema to accommodate the wage type.
  
  
  
  Check Date-Specific Rules:
  
  Ensure that the date for the payroll run or tax adjustment is valid and that the wage type is allowed for that date.
  If the error occurs during a specific period, check if there are any special rules or configurations that apply to that period.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the wage type can be processed correctly for tax adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration and tax adjustments.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and wage type configuration for your specific country version.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.