How To Fix 5R532 - Select a wage type that is correctly configured; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Select a wage type that is correctly configured; see long text

What causes this issue?

You need to fill out this field with a wage type that is particularly
configured; however, your entry is not correct.

System Response

The field is mandatory. You must enter a correct wage type in this
field.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator, and make clear which wage types you
can enter in this field.

Procedure for System Administrators

The correct wage types must have the specification 05 assigned to the
processing class 07. For more information, see SAP Note 1952491.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R532 - Select a wage type that is correctly configured; see long text ?

  The SAP error message 5R532, which states "Select a wage type that is correctly configured; see long text," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when a wage type that is not properly configured is selected. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the entry of payroll data, when processing payroll runs, or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type selected may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect assignment of the wage type in the payroll schema.
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type may not be defined in the system or may not be available for the specific payroll area or employee group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected wage type.
  Incompatibility with Payroll Schema: The wage type may not be compatible with the payroll schema being used, leading to errors during processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration of the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and has the necessary attributes set (e.g., whether it is a recurring payment, one-time payment, etc.).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the specific payroll area. Ensure that the wage type is included in the schema and is correctly processed.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Group/Area:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is valid for the employee group and payroll area you are working with. Some wage types may be restricted to specific groups or areas.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the wage type. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to find the message class and view the long text associated with the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  PE01: For maintaining payroll schemas.
  SE91: For viewing message classes and long texts.
  SU53: For checking authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to wage type configuration or known bugs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.