How To Fix 5Z129 - Enter a wage type for the standard net amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Enter a wage type for the standard net amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z129 - Enter a wage type for the standard net amount ?

  The SAP error message 5Z129, "Enter a wage type for the standard net amount," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a wage type to be specified for the standard net amount but finds that it is missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type for the standard net amount has not been defined in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the wage type was not entered in the payroll processing screen.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be handling the wage types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  Ensure that the wage type for the standard net amount is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Type:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the relevant payroll area and employee group. This can be done in the same IMG section under Payroll > Wage Types > Assign Wage Types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  During payroll processing, ensure that the wage type is entered correctly in the relevant fields. Check the payroll results for the employee to see if the wage type is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the wage types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check employee data and payroll results.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z129 and ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly.