How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT098 - Person wage type &1 missing in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Person wage type &1 missing in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT098 - Person wage type &1 missing in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT098 indicates that a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is missing in a particular table (denoted as &2) within the payroll processing context. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system expects to find a wage type that is not present in the specified table.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not have been properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error in data entry, leading to the wage type not being assigned to the employee or not being created in the system.
  Customizations: If there are custom wage types or modifications in the payroll process, they may not have been correctly implemented or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the wage type may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types). Ensure that the wage type is defined and correctly set up.
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included in the calculations and that there are no errors in the schema logic.
  Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data to ensure that the wage type is assigned to the employee correctly. This can be done in transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Table Entries: If the wage type is missing from a specific table (like T512W or others), you may need to add it manually or correct the configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and its expected configuration.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the wage type is processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30: Maintain Table Views (for checking wage type tables)
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on wage type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.