How To Fix 5M499 - The wage type & is not relevant for special payment days (T5M5B).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 499

• Message text: The wage type & is not relevant for special payment days (T5M5B).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M499 - The wage type & is not relevant for special payment days (T5M5B). ?

  The SAP error message 5M499 indicates that a specific wage type is not relevant for special payment days, which is typically related to payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) module. This error can occur when trying to process payroll for employees who have special payment days, such as bonuses or other one-time payments.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system. Specifically, the wage type in question is not set up to be processed on special payment days. This can happen if:
  
  The wage type is not marked as relevant for special payments in the configuration.
  The payroll schema or rules do not include the wage type for special payment processing.
  There may be a mismatch in the configuration settings for the wage type in the relevant payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W (Wage Type Characteristics) in SAP.
  Find the wage type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the wage type is marked as relevant for special payment days. This is usually done by checking the relevant fields in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the payroll run. You can do this in transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance).
  Ensure that the wage type is included in the schema for special payment processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Processing:
  
  If the wage type should not be processed on special payment days, you may need to adjust the payroll processing logic to exclude it or handle it differently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and special payments for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the wage type is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  V_T512W: Wage Type Characteristics
  PE01: Payroll Schema Maintenance
  PE02: Payroll Driver
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR Payroll documentation for detailed information on wage types and special payments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.