How To Fix CT779 - Enter a plant for the wage type specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CT - CIM messages: ATAB table accesses

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Enter a plant for the wage type specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CT779 - Enter a plant for the wage type specified ?

  The SAP error message CT779 "Enter a plant for the wage type specified" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring wage types in the SAP system. This error indicates that a required plant assignment is missing for a specific wage type, which is necessary for the payroll calculation to proceed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The wage type in question has not been assigned to a plant in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the wage type may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of a plant assignment.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the plant was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CT779 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W (or use the appropriate path in your SAP system) to access the wage type configuration.
  Verify that the wage type in question is correctly configured and that a plant is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Wage Type:
  
  If the plant is missing, you will need to assign the appropriate plant to the wage type.
  Ensure that the plant is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is being processed correctly and that there are no other configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry (e.g., in infotypes), ensure that the plant field is filled in correctly for the employee record.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the payroll calculation proceeds without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM30 (Table Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CT779 error and ensure that the wage types are correctly configured for payroll processing.