How To Fix 72004 - No wage type for key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No wage type for key &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72004 - No wage type for key & ?

  The SAP error message "72004 No wage type for key &" typically indicates that the system is unable to find a wage type associated with a specific key in the payroll or personnel administration module. This error can occur during various processes, such as payroll processing, when the system expects to find a wage type for a specific employee or payroll area but cannot.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be defined in the system for the specific payroll area or employee group.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The employee may be assigned to a payroll area that does not have the required wage types configured.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Wage Type Deactivation: The wage type might have been deactivated or removed from the configuration.
  Custom Wage Types: If custom wage types are used, they may not be properly configured or linked to the relevant payroll schema.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Configuration) and verify if the wage type in question is defined for the relevant payroll area and employee group.
  Ensure that the wage type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to wage types.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area that has the necessary wage types configured.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (transaction code PE02) to ensure that the wage type is included in the payroll calculation logic.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the wage types are correctly set up and that there are no recent changes that could have affected the configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Configuration
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PE02: Payroll Schema
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to wage types and error message 72004.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "72004 No wage type for key &".