How To Fix 5U451 - Required basis wage type for salary calculation not provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Required basis wage type for salary calculation not provided

What causes this issue?

In view Benefit plan (V_5UBA_WT) you have defined the wage type to be
used in the calculation of the benefit salary.
The system could not find this entry in view Wage type characteristics
(V_T511).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go to the view Benefit plan (V_5UBA_WT), and select the plan for which
the Benefit Salary is to be calculated.
Check that the field "Calculation base" contains the correct wage type.
This entry defines which payment(s) to the employee should be used in
the calculation of the benefit salary.
Go to view Wage type characteristics (V_T511) and check that there is
the corresponding entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U451 - Required basis wage type for salary calculation not provided ?

  The SAP error message 5U451 indicates that a required basis wage type for salary calculation has not been provided in the payroll process. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system expects a specific wage type to be present for the calculation of salaries, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that is required for the salary calculation has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to include the necessary wage types.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the required wage type assigned.
  Collective Agreement or Contractual Changes: Changes in collective agreements or contracts may require new wage types that have not been set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the required wage type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema.
  Ensure that the required wage type is included in the schema and that the processing logic is correct.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data using transaction code PA30.
  Ensure that the required wage type is assigned to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If there have been recent changes in collective agreements or contracts, consult with the HR or payroll team to ensure that all necessary wage types are set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP are used to define how different types of payments and deductions are processed in payroll. Each wage type has specific characteristics and can be configured to meet various payroll requirements.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema is a set of rules that defines how payroll calculations are performed. It includes various operations and functions that determine how wage types are processed.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific information about employees. Infotype 0008 is commonly used for basic pay information.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or a technical consultant for further assistance.