How To Fix HRPAYDESV746 - Only E (euro) is permitted as the currency indicator (WG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Only E (euro) is permitted as the currency indicator (WG)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV746 - Only E (euro) is permitted as the currency indicator (WG) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV746 indicates that there is an issue with the currency indicator in the payroll processing for a specific employee or payroll run. The message states that only the Euro (E) is permitted as the currency indicator (WG) in the context of the payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Currency Configuration: The payroll area or employee master data may be configured with a currency other than Euro (E). This can happen if the employee is assigned to a payroll area that is set up to use a different currency.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error where a different currency code was entered in the payroll data.
  Country-Specific Settings: In some countries, the payroll system is configured to only accept Euro as the currency for payroll processing, especially if the country is part of the Eurozone.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and check the currency settings. Ensure that the currency indicator is set to Euro (E).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area (transaction code SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Area -> Define Payroll Areas) to ensure that it is set to use Euro as the currency.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Data:
  
  If the payroll run has been initiated with incorrect data, you may need to correct the payroll data entries and re-run the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be necessary to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation related to payroll configuration and currency settings for your specific country version.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll run in a development or test environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV746 error and ensure that the payroll processing can proceed without issues.