How To Fix HRPAYDECI406 - Considered wage types (actual hours for overtime)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Considered wage types (actual hours for overtime)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI406 - Considered wage types (actual hours for overtime) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI406, which states "Considered wage types (actual hours for overtime)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error is related to the calculation of overtime pay and indicates that there is an issue with the wage types being considered for overtime calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage types configured for overtime may not be set up correctly in the payroll schema or may not be linked properly to the relevant infotypes.
  Missing Wage Types: The wage types that should be considered for overtime calculations might be missing or not included in the payroll processing.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or time data that affect how overtime is calculated.
  Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the overtime wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of wage types in the SAP system (Transaction code: PE01 or PE02).
  Ensure that the wage types for overtime are correctly defined and included in the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (Transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the overtime wage types are included in the calculation logic.
  Make sure that the schema is correctly processing the wage types for overtime.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Review the employee master data (Transaction code: PA20) to ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT 0007 - Planned Working Time, IT 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions) are correctly maintained.
  Check the time data (Transaction code: CAT2 or CATS) to ensure that the actual hours worked and overtime hours are recorded correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to see if the error persists.
  Use the payroll simulation (Transaction code: PC00_MXX_CALC) to identify any further issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and wage type configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP HR payroll processing for a deeper understanding of wage types and payroll schema 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.