How To Fix HRPAYDECI338 - No relevant wage types defined (subapplication CIMU: factoring)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 338

• Message text: No relevant wage types defined (subapplication CIMU: factoring)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI338 - No relevant wage types defined (subapplication CIMU: factoring) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI338 indicates that there are no relevant wage types defined for the sub-application CIMU (which stands for "CIMU - Factoring"). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with factoring in the context of payroll accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Types: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any wage types defined for the specific sub-application (CIMU) that is being processed. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll schema or the specific payroll area may not include the necessary wage types for factoring.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or payroll results that do not align with the expected wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Relevant Wage Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll area and ensure that the relevant wage types for the CIMU sub-application are defined.
  You may need to consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant to identify the correct wage types that should be included.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary operations for processing wage types related to CIMU.
  Ensure that the schema is correctly configured to handle the factoring process.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that all necessary information is correctly entered and that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Ensure that the employee has the necessary wage types assigned in their master data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  Monitor the payroll log for any additional errors or warnings that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to payroll configuration and wage types for more detailed instructions.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider reaching out to SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDECI338 error and ensure that the payroll processing for factoring is correctly configured.