How To Fix HRGB_MPT003 - MPT Error: Wage Type &1 exists in RT during cleared payroll result (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_MPT - Mid Period Transfers

• Message number: 003

• Message text: MPT Error: Wage Type &1 exists in RT during cleared payroll result (&2)

What causes this issue?

During Mid Period Transfer (MPT) processing, the aggregation processing
is attempting to read Table RT and it contains /501 or /121 during a
payroll result must have these wage types cleared as the MPT has caused
a change of Tax Reference.

System Response

This is an error, that must be corrected.

How to fix this error?

Try running retro-active payroll over this result. If this fails to
correct the problem raise a customer message mentioning this error
message.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_MPT003 - MPT Error: Wage Type &1 exists in RT during cleared payroll result (&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_MPT003 indicates that there is a wage type that exists in the payroll result (RT) during a cleared payroll result. This typically occurs in the context of the Multi-Payroll Tool (MPT) when trying to process payroll results that have already been cleared or finalized.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Wage Type Exists in RT: The specified wage type (&1) is still present in the payroll results (RT) for the employee, which means that it has not been fully processed or cleared.
  Cleared Payroll Result: The payroll result (&2) has been marked as cleared, but the system is trying to access or modify wage types that should not be present in a cleared state.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll processing or in the Multi-Payroll Tool settings that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question. Use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or PE03 to analyze the payroll results and see if the wage type is indeed present.
  
  
  Identify the Wage Type: Determine why the wage type is still present in the payroll results. This could be due to incorrect processing or an incomplete payroll run.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Results: If the wage type should not be present, you may need to adjust the payroll results. This can involve:
  
  Reversing the payroll run if it was processed incorrectly.
  Making necessary adjustments to the wage types in the payroll results.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll for the affected period to ensure that the wage types are processed correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the Multi-Payroll Tool and wage type processing for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PE03: To maintain wage types.
  PA03: To maintain payroll areas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) related to payroll processing and wage type management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.