How To Fix HRPAYCH_LSE046 - Employee with Hourly/Lessons Wage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_LSE - Notifications for the Wage Structure Survey

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Employee with Hourly/Lessons Wage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE046 - Employee with Hourly/Lessons Wage ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_LSE046, which indicates "Employee with Hourly/Lessons Wage," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error usually occurs when there is an issue with the employee's wage type configuration, particularly for employees who are paid on an hourly basis or for lesson-based compensation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type assigned to the employee may not be set up correctly for hourly or lesson-based payments.
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in relation to their payment structure.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues in the payroll schema that do not accommodate hourly or lesson-based wage types properly.
  Time Management Data: If the employee's time management data is not correctly maintained, it can lead to discrepancies in payroll calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the wage type assigned to the employee is appropriate for hourly or lesson-based payments. Ensure that it is configured correctly in the system.
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the wage type characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to payment and wage types.
  Check the infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) to ensure the wage type is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Examine Time Management Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's time data is correctly recorded. Check infotype 2001 (Absences) and infotype 2002 (Attendances) for any discrepancies.
  Make sure that the time evaluation has been run correctly for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  If the issue persists, review the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary logic for processing hourly or lesson-based wage types.
  Consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant to make any necessary adjustments to the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify if the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRPAYCH_LSE046 error effectively.