How To Fix CR037 - Wage type & is not allowed as a default value in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CR - (1,099) Work Center; (100,200) Capacity

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Wage type & is not allowed as a default value in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a wage type which does not correspond with Customizing
for Human Resources because

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

it is not permitted for your plant.
it is permitted for your plant but not for the current date.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Select an appropriate wage type or notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CR037 - Wage type & is not allowed as a default value in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CR037 indicates that a specific wage type is not allowed as a default value in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of payroll or personnel administration when the system is trying to assign a wage type that is not configured correctly for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be configured for the specific plant in the payroll schema or in the wage type configuration.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The wage type might be restricted for use in certain plants due to business rules or settings in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The employee master data may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding the wage type or plant assignment.
  
  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 allowed for the specific plant in question.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the plant in the payroll schema (transaction code PE01).
  Ensure that the wage type is included in the relevant payroll processing rules for that plant.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the employee and that the plant assignment is correct.
  If necessary, update the employee's master data to reflect the correct wage type and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding wage type usage and plant assignments to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T512W: Wage Type Characteristics
  T512T: Wage Type Texts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR/Payroll for further assistance.