How To Fix HRPAYCN039 - Wage type &1 is not the same as the wage type &2 the employee used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not the same as the wage type &2 the employee used

What causes this issue?

The wage type you specified is not the same as the wage type the
employee used.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check table entry in the view V_7CN20_PHF or V_7CN20_SI with key
contribution area/industry/group/level.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN039 - Wage type &1 is not the same as the wage type &2 the employee used ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN039 indicates a discrepancy between two wage types for an employee in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the wage type being processed does not match the wage type that the employee has used in their records. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during payroll processing, when entering time data, or when making adjustments to payroll results.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Wage Types: The wage type being processed (e.g., for a specific payroll run) does not correspond to the wage type that has been defined in the employee's master data or previous payroll results.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or in the infotype records (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay).
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the maintenance of employee records or during payroll processing can lead to this error.
  Changes in Wage Type: If there have been recent changes to wage types (e.g., renaming or reclassifying wage types), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (e.g., IT0008) to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and match what is expected in the payroll run.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and configuration settings to ensure that the wage types are correctly set up and that there are no discrepancies.
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the wage type in the relevant infotype or payroll results.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on payroll data to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to wage types and payroll processing.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the payroll results are as expected.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.