How To Fix 5M363 - Error: tech. wage type & incorrectly customized in T512W, T5M8F or T5M5B

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 363

• Message text: Error: tech. wage type & incorrectly customized in T512W, T5M8F or T5M5B

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M363 - Error: tech. wage type & incorrectly customized in T512W, T5M8F or T5M5B ?

  The SAP error message 5M363 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a technical wage type in the payroll system. Specifically, it suggests that the wage type is incorrectly customized in one of the following tables: T512W, T5M8F, or T5M5B. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type in question is not set up correctly in the relevant configuration tables. This could be due to missing entries, incorrect settings, or misalignment with the payroll schema.
  Custom Wage Type: If a custom wage type has been created, it may not have been properly defined in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration, this could lead to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration in T512W:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path: 
  
  Payroll -> Payroll: USA -> Wage Types -> Define Wage Types.
  
  
  Verify that the wage type is correctly defined in table T512W. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review T5M8F and T5M5B:
  
  T5M8F: This table is used for defining the characteristics of wage types for the USA payroll. Check if the wage type is correctly configured here.
  T5M5B: This table is used for defining the wage type characteristics for the specific payroll area. Ensure that the wage type is correctly set up in this table as well.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Wage Types:
  
  If the wage type is custom, ensure that it has been properly defined in all relevant tables and that it adheres to the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on the configuration of wage types and the specific requirements for your payroll area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view table structures, and SE80 (Object Navigator) for more extensive development and configuration tasks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5M363.