How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40066 - Error in Corr. Wages: pair Old/New incomplete (Period: &3, ex.PerID: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Error in Corr. Wages: pair Old/New incomplete (Period: &3, ex.PerID: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40066 - Error in Corr. Wages: pair Old/New incomplete (Period: &3, ex.PerID: &1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40066 indicates that there is an issue with the correction of wage types in the payroll process. Specifically, it suggests that there is an incomplete pair of old and new wage types for a specific period. This error typically arises during the payroll correction process when the system expects a complete set of wage type data but finds that some information is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data: The error often occurs when the old wage type (the one being corrected) and the new wage type (the one being used for the correction) are not fully defined or are missing in the payroll results for the specified period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or the way corrections are set up in the system.
  Missing Entries: There could be missing entries in the infotype records (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) that are required for the payroll calculation.
  Incorrect Period: The error may also arise if the specified period does not match the payroll periods defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types involved in the correction. Ensure that both the old and new wage types are correctly defined in the system.
  Review Payroll Results: Use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to check the payroll results for the specified period. Look for any discrepancies or missing entries related to the wage types.
  Infotype Data: Verify that the relevant infotype records (e.g., IT0008, IT0014) are complete and correctly populated for the employee in question.
  Correct the Period: Ensure that the period specified in the error message is correct and corresponds to the payroll periods defined in the system.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If necessary, run a payroll simulation for the affected period to identify any further issues that may need to be addressed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll corrections for additional guidance on handling this specific error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC_PAYRESULT (to view payroll results) and PA20 (to view infotype data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYCH_ELM40066 error in your SAP system.