How To Fix HRPAYCN034 - Wage type &1 is not maintained for contribution base

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not maintained for contribution base

What causes this issue?

You specify the wage type as contribution base in view V_7CN20_PHF or
V_7CN20_SI, but didn't maintain the value.

System Response

Payroll stop because there is no contribution base for calculating
public housing fund or social insurance.

How to fix this error?

If the contribution base indicator is U, maintain the wage type in
infotype 14 with the amount of contribution base; If the contribution
base indicator is N, maintain the wage type in infotype 15 with the
amount of contribution base.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN034 - Wage type &1 is not maintained for contribution base ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN034 indicates that a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is not maintained for the contribution base in the payroll processing. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system attempts to calculate contributions (like social security, health insurance, etc.) based on wage types that have not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Not Defined: The wage type in question has not been defined in the system for the relevant contribution base.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the wage type may be incomplete or incorrect in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables that link wage types to contribution bases.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check if the wage type is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct contribution base in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Contribution Base:
  
  Use transaction code V_T511P to check the configuration for the contribution base. Ensure that the wage type is included in the contribution base settings.
  If the wage type is missing, you will need to add it to the appropriate contribution base.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE02) to ensure that the wage type is included in the calculation logic for contributions.
  Make sure that the schema is correctly set up to process the wage type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to maintain wage types and contribution bases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Each wage type has specific characteristics that determine how it is processed in payroll. Ensure that these are set correctly.
  Contribution Base: This is a key element in payroll processing that determines how much of an employee's earnings are subject to various contributions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.