How To Fix 5M229 - Garnishment balance wage type (%) & not found in GRT; use IT balance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Garnishment balance wage type (%) & not found in GRT; use IT balance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M229 - Garnishment balance wage type (%) & not found in GRT; use IT balance ?

  The SAP error message 5M229 indicates that there is an issue with the garnishment balance wage type not being found in the Garnishment Reporting Tool (GRT). This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system is unable to locate the specified garnishment balance for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The garnishment wage type may not be properly configured in the GRT. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type specified in the payroll run may not be valid or may not have been set up for garnishment processing.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from finding the correct garnishment balance.
  Garnishment Not Active: The garnishment may not be active for the employee, or the garnishment details may not have been correctly entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the garnishment wage type is correctly configured in the GRT. Ensure that the wage type is defined in the relevant tables (e.g., T511, T511K) and that it is linked to the appropriate garnishment types.
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that the garnishment wage type is included and that the calculations are set up correctly.
  Validate Employee Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes 0001, 0002, 0014, etc.) to ensure that all garnishment-related information is correctly entered and active.
  Use IT Balance: If the garnishment balance is not found, you may need to use the IT balance as suggested in the error message. This may involve adjusting the payroll processing logic to pull from the IT balance instead of the GRT.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to garnishment processing for any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or provide guidance on garnishment processing.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the configuration of wage types, or PE03 (Payroll Schema) to review the payroll schema.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that garnishment calculations are processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.