How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT160 - RT wage type &1 does not match person-related wage type &2 (table &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 160

• Message text: RT wage type &1 does not match person-related wage type &2 (table &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT160 - RT wage type &1 does not match person-related wage type &2 (table &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT160 indicates a mismatch between a wage type that is being processed and the expected person-related wage type in the payroll system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that does not correspond to the expected configuration for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type being processed (e.g., &1) does not match the wage type defined for the employee in the relevant configuration table (e.g., &3).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Customizations: If there are custom wage types or modifications in the payroll schema, they may not be correctly aligned with the standard configurations.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the wage types and the employee's payroll structure may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W, T512A) to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and mapped.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the correct wage types are assigned. Pay particular attention to infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions).
  Validate Payroll Schema: If there are customizations in the payroll schema, ensure that they are correctly implemented and that the wage types are properly defined in the schema.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PU03 (for consistency checks) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the payroll data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Understanding how wage types are configured in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing how to create, modify, and assign wage types to employees.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that affect payroll processing, such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), and 0015 (Additional Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.