How To Fix 5M230 - Garnishment balance wage type (amount) & not found in GRT; use IT balance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 230

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M230 - Garnishment balance wage type (amount) & not found in GRT; use IT balance ?

  The SAP error message 5M230 indicates that there is an issue with the garnishment balance wage type not being found in the Garnishment Reporting Tool (GRT). This typically occurs during payroll processing when the system is unable to locate the specified garnishment balance for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Garnishment Balance: The specified wage type for garnishment may not be set up correctly in the GRT or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for garnishments in the payroll module may not be properly defined, leading to discrepancies in wage types.
  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 entered correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Garnishment Configuration: Verify that the garnishment wage types are correctly configured in the GRT. Ensure that the wage type in question is defined and has the correct settings.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that the garnishment information is correctly entered and active.
  Use IT Balance: If the garnishment balance is not found, you may need to use the IT balance (Infotype balance) instead. This can be done by adjusting the payroll processing settings to reference the IT balance for garnishments.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to garnishment processing to ensure compliance with the latest configurations and requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Garnishment Wage Types: Familiarize yourself with the specific wage types used for garnishments in your SAP system.
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) that may be involved in garnishment processing.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide updates related to garnishment processing.
  Testing: Conduct testing in a development or quality assurance environment to replicate the issue and verify the solution before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.