How To Fix 5V236 - Wage Types &1 and &2 for dismissal allowance are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Wage Types &1 and &2 for dismissal allowance are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The wage types involved contain inconsistent data.

System Response

Payroll processing cannot be completed for this employee.

How to fix this error?

You need to correct the data inconsistencies to enable payroll
processing to be completed. Check the following:
The duration of the wage types. The number and unit of the duration
must be the same.
All wage types involved need to have the same value in processing class
82.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V236 - Wage Types &1 and &2 for dismissal allowance are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message 5V236 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the wage types for dismissal allowances in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the configuration for wage types related to dismissal allowances is not aligned or when the wage types are not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The wage types for dismissal allowances may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Missing Wage Types: One or both of the wage types referenced in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The wage types may not be correctly assigned to the relevant infotypes or payroll areas.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll results that lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W to review the configuration of the wage types involved. Ensure that the wage types for dismissal allowances are correctly defined and consistent.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage types are correctly included in the payroll calculation. Look for any custom logic that might be affecting the dismissal allowance wage types.
  
  
  
  Validate Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's infotype records (especially infotype 0008 for basic pay and infotype 0014 for recurring payments) to ensure that the wage types are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to run a payroll simulation and check for any inconsistencies in the payroll results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and dismissal allowances for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Understanding the characteristics of wage types (e.g., whether they are cumulated, whether they are subject to taxes, etc.) is crucial for resolving inconsistencies.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarity with the payroll processing steps and how wage types are calculated can help in identifying where the inconsistency arises.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to wage type inconsistencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message 5V236 in SAP.