How To Fix H1355 - Specify only one expenditure type for basic pay

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Specify only one expenditure type for basic pay

What causes this issue?

You defined the percentage distribution of the default value among
different expenditure types.
However, there is uncertainty regarding how much should be distributed
for basic pay - either because you have not specified any expenditure
type for basic pay, <zh>or</> you have defined more than one
expenditure type for basic pay.

System Response

Further processing not possible.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you define <zh>one</> expenditure type for basic pay.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1355 - Specify only one expenditure type for basic pay ?

  The SAP error message H1355, "Specify only one expenditure type for basic pay," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of the wage types or expenditure types related to basic pay. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple expenditure types assigned to a single basic pay wage type, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Expenditure Types: The primary cause of this error is that more than one expenditure type has been assigned to a wage type that is supposed to represent basic pay. In SAP, each wage type should have a unique expenditure type to ensure proper accounting and reporting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or in the wage type settings, leading to the assignment of multiple expenditure types.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the payroll setup or employee master data maintenance can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the configuration of the wage types related to basic pay.
  Ensure that each basic pay wage type has only one expenditure type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE02 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data using transaction code PA30. Ensure that the wage types assigned to the employee are correct and do not have conflicting expenditure types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to understand the correct configuration for wage types and expenditure types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP HR, wage types are used to define how different types of payments (like basic pay, bonuses, etc.) are processed in payroll.
  Expenditure Types: These are used for accounting purposes to categorize different types of expenses in the financial system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance), PE02 (Payroll Schema), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the configuration and resolve the error.