How To Fix 5Y514 - Compulsory wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Compulsory wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y514 - Compulsory wage type ?

  The SAP error message 5Y514 indicates that a compulsory wage type is missing in the payroll processing for an employee. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system expects certain wage types to be present based on the configuration of the payroll schema and the employee's master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The employee's payroll data does not include a wage type that is required for the payroll calculation. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete master data.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema may be configured to require certain wage types that are not being generated or are missing from the employee's records.
  Incorrect Infotypes: The relevant infotypes (such as IT0008 for Basic Pay) may not have been maintained correctly, leading to the absence of required wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's infotypes, especially IT0008 (Basic Pay) and IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), to ensure that all necessary wage types are correctly entered.
  Ensure that the wage types required for the employee's pay structure are included.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema to identify which wage types are marked as compulsory. This can be done in transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance).
  Ensure that the wage types are correctly defined in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the employee using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) to identify any other issues that may arise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for your specific country version, as there may be specific requirements 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 there are customizations in your payroll process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. They are essential for payroll processing and reporting.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Correct maintenance of infotypes is crucial for accurate payroll processing.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. It is essential to ensure that the schema is correctly configured to include all necessary wage types.
  
  By addressing the missing compulsory wage type and ensuring that all relevant data is correctly maintained, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Y514.