How To Fix HRPAYBR40045 - ERROR: Only one entry permitted for wage type & in table &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR40 - Provisions

• Message number: 045

• Message text: ERROR: Only one entry permitted for wage type & in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR40045 - ERROR: Only one entry permitted for wage type & in table & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR40045 indicates that there is an issue with wage type entries in the payroll processing for Brazil. Specifically, it means that the system has detected multiple entries for a wage type in a table where only one entry is allowed. This can occur during payroll processing when the system expects a unique entry for a specific wage type but finds duplicates.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same wage type in the relevant infotype or table. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicate entries were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay) and check for duplicate entries for the wage type in question.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data and identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to delete or correct the duplicate entries to ensure that only one entry exists for the wage type in question.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the wage types in the payroll schema. Ensure that the wage type is set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to multiple entries.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_M00_CEDT (Payroll for Brazil).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR40045 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.