How To Fix 5Z335 - Wage type for bonus (higher duty) must be specified

5Z335 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Wage type for bonus (higher duty) must be specified

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5Z335 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z335, which states "Wage type for bonus (higher duty) must be specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a specific wage type to be defined for a bonus related to higher duties. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during payroll runs, when processing employee data, or when entering time data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type for the bonus related to higher duties has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be configured to handle the higher duty bonus correctly.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary wage type assigned for the bonus.
  Time Management Issues: If the bonus is linked to specific time entries, there may be issues with how those entries are recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Wage Type:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (SPRO) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Ensure