How To Fix HRPAYBR99715 - Wage type description &1 must be filled in

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Wage type description &1 must be filled in

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Fill in the field <LS>Text of the application group</> in the activity
<LS>Create application subgroups</> in the customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_RESC03>Set external wage types</>.
For production wage type entries of the record <ZK>Financial data for
termination calculation</>, check the customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.HR_BR_TERM_HOMOLOGNET>BAdI: Termination term and HomologNet</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99715 - Wage type description &1 must be filled in ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99715 indicates that a wage type description is missing for a specific wage type in the Brazilian payroll system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system expects a description for a wage type but finds it empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the wage type in question does not have a description defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or in the infotype records.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the description field may have been left blank inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 to access the view for wage types.
  Look for the wage type that is causing the error and check if the description field is filled in.
  If it is empty, enter a valid description and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is correctly configured and that it is being called properly in the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Infotype Records:
  
  Check the relevant infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) for the employee to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the wage type or its description, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's payroll configuration documentation for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions in payroll processing. Each wage type should have a clear description for reporting and clarity.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to wage type configurations in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll for further assistance.