How To Fix HRBEN00VIEWS129 - Plan relevant for bonus payroll, therefore bonus wage type must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00VIEWS - Error Messages for Benefits - Views

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Plan relevant for bonus payroll, therefore bonus wage type must be filled

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS129 - Plan relevant for bonus payroll, therefore bonus wage type must be filled ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00VIEWS129 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of bonus payroll processing in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that a wage type relevant for bonus payroll has not been filled in the relevant infotype or configuration, which is necessary for the payroll process to proceed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The error typically occurs when a wage type that is required for processing bonus payments is not specified in the employee's payroll data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the bonus payroll schema or the wage type settings in the system.
  Infotype Data: The relevant infotype (such as IT0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or IT0015 - Additional Payments) may not have the necessary entries for the bonus wage type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0014 or IT0015) for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the bonus wage type is correctly entered and filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the bonus payroll schema in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the wage types relevant for bonuses are correctly defined and linked to the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the wage type used for bonuses is set up correctly in the system (transaction code: SM30 for view maintenance).
  Ensure that the wage type is marked as relevant for bonus payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the employee to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific details related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that handle payments and deductions, such as IT0014 and IT0015.
  Wage Type Catalog: Understand the wage type catalog and how wage types are categorized in your SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem 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 conduct a more in-depth analysis of the issue.