How To Fix HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW855 - Wage type does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW - Message Class for SASAC Report Management Tool

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Wage type does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW855 - Wage type does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HCNUSAC_MSG_NEW855 indicating that a "Wage type does not exist" typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to configure or run payroll-related functions in SAP. This error suggests that the system is trying to reference a wage type that has not been defined or is not available in the current configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type that is being referenced in the payroll run or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the wage type.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not include the wage type in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify if the wage type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that it includes the wage type. You can do this in transaction PE02 (Payroll Schema Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the wage type was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request containing the wage type has been successfully imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the wage type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Catalog: Familiarize yourself with the wage type catalog in your SAP system to understand the available wage types and their purposes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that relevant personnel are trained on wage type management and payroll configuration to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.