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

5M363 - Overview

• 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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5M363 - Details

• 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