How To Fix 5M505 - Wage type & is not permitted in year &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Wage type & is not permitted in year &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M505 - Wage type & is not permitted in year & ?

  The SAP error message 5M505 indicates that a specific wage type is not permitted for processing in the specified year. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is either not valid for the given year or has not been configured correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be configured for the specified year in the payroll schema or may not be allowed for the specific payroll period.
  Year-End Processing: If the error occurs during year-end processing, it may be due to the wage type being restricted for the new year or not being carried over correctly.
  Legal Changes: Changes in legal regulations or company policies may have rendered certain wage types invalid for the new year.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid wage type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type is marked as valid for the specified year.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included and correctly configured for the payroll period in question.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Verify the employee master data to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the employee.
  Use transaction code PA30 to check and update the employee's infotype records.
  
  
  
  Consult Legal Changes:
  
  If there have been recent legal changes, consult with your HR or payroll department to ensure compliance and update the wage types accordingly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Payroll Schema
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.