How To Fix 5Y101 - Maximum & wage types can be saved

5Y101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Maximum & wage types can be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y101 - Maximum & wage types can be saved ?

  The SAP error message 5Y101, which states "Maximum & wage types can be saved," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring wage types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit for the number of wage types that can be saved or processed for a particular configuration or employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error is often caused by exceeding the maximum number of wage types allowed for a specific payroll area, employee group, or other configuration settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the payroll schema or wage type settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or duplication of wage types can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of wage types in the SAP system. Ensure that you are not exceeding the allowed number of wage types for the specific payroll area or employee