How To Fix HRPAY99OC014 - Wage type & is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Wage type & is invalid

What causes this issue?

The specified wage type does not exist in the wage type table.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC014 - Wage type & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC014 indicates that a specific wage type (represented by the placeholder &) is invalid in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises during payroll calculations or when attempting to process payroll results.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the wage type table or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type may not be defined in the system at all, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the specified wage type.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The wage type may not be valid for the specific payroll area or employee group being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or error in the wage type entered in the payroll results or master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify that the wage type is correctly defined and configured.
  Ensure that the wage type is active and has the necessary settings for the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE02) to ensure that the wage type is included and correctly processed in the payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to access the wage type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to understand the specific requirements for the wage type in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PE02: Payroll Schema Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on wage type errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP HR and payroll.