How To Fix HRPAYCN057 - For employee &1, wage type &2 for payroll period &3.&4 cannot be got.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 057

• Message text: For employee &1, wage type &2 for payroll period &3.&4 cannot be got.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN057 - For employee &1, wage type &2 for payroll period &3.&4 cannot be got. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN057 typically indicates that there is an issue with retrieving a specific wage type for an employee during a payroll run. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type specified in the error message may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the wage type configuration.
  
  
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be complete or may have inconsistencies. For example, the employee may not have the necessary infotypes filled out, or the wage type may not be assigned to the employee.
  
  
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been processed correctly. This could be due to a closed payroll period or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the required data for the specified wage type.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as database inconsistencies or problems with the payroll processing program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: PE01 or PE02) and verify that the wage type exists and is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the wage type is valid for the employee's payroll area and is included in the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA20 or PA30) to ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the wage type is assigned to the employee in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period specified in the error message is open and has been processed correctly.
  Check the payroll control record (Transaction code: PC00_MXX_CEDT) to confirm that the payroll run is in the correct status.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the employee's data and wage types.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any technical issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE01 (Maintain Wage Types), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message HRPAYCN057 for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help resources for more detailed information on wage types and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYCN057 error message in SAP.