How To Fix 5Z489 - Entry does not exist in base wage type valuation table (T539J)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Entry does not exist in base wage type valuation table (T539J)

What causes this issue?

The selected entry does not exist in table T539J (<LS>Base Wage Type
Valuation</>). Using country grouping &V1& (MOLGA), indirect evaluation
module &V2& (MODUL), and wage type &V3& (BWLGA), the system attempted to
read a valid entry from the table for key date &V4&. No matching entry
exists.

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?

Add the missing entry to table T539J.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z489 - Entry does not exist in base wage type valuation table (T539J) ?

  The SAP error message 5Z489 indicates that there is an issue with the wage type valuation in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find an entry in the base wage type valuation table (T539J) for the wage type being processed. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type may not be configured in the T539J table, which is used for wage type valuation.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being processed may not be valid or may have been incorrectly entered in the payroll schema.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that lead to this error.
  Incorrect Period: The valuation may be set up for a specific period, and the payroll run is being executed outside of that period.
  Changes in Wage Type: If there have been recent changes to wage types or their configurations, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check T539J Table: Verify that the wage type in question is correctly defined in the T539J table. You can do this by navigating to the table in transaction SE16 or SE11 and checking for the relevant entries.
  Configure Wage Type: If the wage type is missing, you will need to configure it properly. This involves defining the wage type in the relevant configuration settings (usually found in the SPRO transaction under Payroll settings).
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is being processed correctly and that there are no errors in the schema logic.
  Validate Employee Data: Ensure that the employee master data is complete and accurate, particularly the infotypes related to payroll and compensation.
  Check Period Settings: Make sure that the payroll run is being executed within the correct period and that the wage type valuation is set up for that period.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type valuation for any specific instructions or updates that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (Customizing) to access relevant tables and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.