How To Fix 5N410 - Enter at least one contribution wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Enter at least one contribution wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N410 - Enter at least one contribution wage type ?

  The SAP error message 5N410: "Enter at least one contribution wage type" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects at least one contribution wage type to be entered for a specific employee or payroll run. This error is often related to the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or the absence of necessary data for the employee.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Contribution Wage Types: The employee's payroll data does not include any contribution wage types, which are necessary for calculating deductions or contributions (e.g., social security, health insurance).
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the wage type configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the contribution wage types.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, lacking the necessary information for payroll processing.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area settings may not be configured to include the required contribution wage types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and ensure that the necessary infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly filled out with the appropriate contribution wage types.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction PE01) to ensure that the contribution wage types are correctly defined and included in the payroll calculation.
  Verify that the wage types are correctly assigned to the relevant payroll areas and are active.
  
  
  
  Add Contribution Wage Types:
  
  If the employee does not have any contribution wage types, you may need to add them manually in the payroll infotypes or through the payroll processing transaction.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation (transaction PC00_MXX_CALC) to identify any issues with wage types and contributions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Contribution wage types specifically refer to those that are used for calculating contributions to social security, health insurance, etc.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Common infotypes related to payroll include IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Areas: Payroll areas are used to group employees for payroll processing. Each payroll area can have specific settings that affect how payroll is calculated.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll to further investigate the problem.