How To Fix HRPAYAR002 - Wage type &1 is not customized in feature &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAR - Messages for payroll

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not customized in feature &2

What causes this issue?

Wage type <(>&<)>1 is not customized in feature <(>&<)>2.

System Response

The 29DES characteristic maps which wage type is used to claim what
percentage of income tax deduction per child.
If the wage type is not customized in the feature, when calculating the
tax deduction, the system applies 100% of the recorded amount for item
10 (Child) in table <LS>Limits and values for every income tax item </>
(T77PAYAR_RUBR).

How to fix this error?

Change the feature decision tree according to the needs of your company
in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.PAY_AR_TX_057>Mappins wage types to
deduction percentages per child.</>

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 HRPAYAR002 - Wage type &1 is not customized in feature &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAR002 indicates that a specific wage type (represented by &1) is not properly customized in the specified feature (represented by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is trying to access or calculate a wage type that has not been defined or configured correctly in the payroll settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customization: The wage type has not been defined in the relevant feature, which means the system does not know how to handle it during payroll processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may exist, but it is not linked correctly to the feature or is incorrectly configured.
  Feature Not Active: The feature itself may not be active or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Feature Maintenance) and check the feature specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the wage type in question is included in the feature configuration.
  
  
  
  Define the Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type is missing, you may need to create or customize it using transaction code OWT1 (Wage Type Characteristics) or OOCU (Wage Type Configuration).
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct payroll area and is configured with the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Settings:
  
  Ensure that the feature is correctly set up to include the wage type. You may need to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant to ensure that the feature logic is correct.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country code) to simulate payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and feature for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Feature Maintenance
  OWT1: Wage Type Characteristics
  OOCU: Wage Type Configuration
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the specific wage type or feature.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR Payroll documentation for detailed information on wage types and feature configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAR002 error and ensure that the wage type is properly configured in the payroll system.