How To Fix 5Z336 - Wage type for bonus (higher duty) is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Wage type for bonus (higher duty) is not permitted

What causes this issue?

This wage type is not permitted for this function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a permitted wage type using the input help. These wage types are
keyed with module HDAUA in table T511.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z336 - Wage type for bonus (higher duty) is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5Z336, which states "Wage type for bonus (higher duty) is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of wage types related to bonuses or additional payments for higher duties.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type for the bonus may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the payroll schema or the wage type not being allowed for the specific employee group or payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up to allow for the specific wage type. This could include missing infotypes or incorrect entries in the employee's records.
  Collective Agreement: The wage type may not be permitted according to the collective agreement or company policy that governs the employee's pay structure.
  Payroll Area Restrictions: The payroll area may have restrictions that prevent the use of certain wage types for specific employees.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and allowed for the relevant employee groups and payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to review the employee's master data.
  Check for the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) to ensure that the wage type is included and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Collective Agreements:
  
  Review any applicable collective agreements or company policies to ensure that the wage type is permitted for the employee in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Area Settings:
  
  If the payroll area has restrictions, consult with your HR or payroll administrator to adjust the settings or to understand the limitations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SM30 (Table Maintenance), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.