How To Fix HRPAYDECI408 - No wage types found (actual hours for overtime)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No wage types found (actual hours for overtime)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI408 - No wage types found (actual hours for overtime) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI408, which states "No wage types found (actual hours for overtime)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system could not find any wage types associated with the actual hours worked for overtime in the payroll results.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Types: The most common cause is that the wage types for overtime have not been defined or are not correctly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the payroll schema or the specific payroll driver may not include the necessary wage types for overtime.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not have the correct wage types assigned, or the employee may not be eligible for overtime pay.
  Time Management Issues: If time management is not correctly set up, the system may not be able to determine the actual hours worked for overtime.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area settings may not include the necessary wage types for overtime calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W to check the configuration of wage types.
  Ensure that the wage types for overtime are defined and correctly assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema.
  Ensure that the schema includes the necessary operations to process overtime wage types.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data using transaction code PA20 or PA30.
  Ensure that the employee has the correct wage types assigned and that they are eligible for overtime.
  
  
  
  Check Time Management Configuration:
  
  If using time management, ensure that the time evaluation is correctly configured to capture overtime hours.
  Use transaction code PT60 to run time evaluation and check for any errors.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (replace MXX with your country-specific payroll driver).
  This can help identify any issues before the actual payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and wage types for your specific country version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your HR and payroll team is trained on the configuration and management of wage types and payroll processing in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDECI408 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.