How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN405 - Enter at least one contribution wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Enter at least one contribution wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN405 - Enter at least one contribution wage type ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN405 ("Enter at least one contribution wage type") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, specifically when dealing with employee contributions to social security or pension schemes. This error indicates that the system expects at least one wage type related to contributions to be entered, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll processing requires at least one contribution wage type to be specified, but none has been entered in the relevant payroll infotype or during the payroll run.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or the absence of necessary wage types in the employee's master data.
  Data Entry Errors: It could also be due to incorrect or incomplete data entry in the payroll infotypes related to contributions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data (infotypes such as IT0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or IT0015 - Additional Payments) includes the necessary contribution wage types.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Verify the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema. Ensure that the required contribution wage types are defined and correctly linked to the payroll process.
  Enter Contribution Wage Types: During the payroll run, make sure to enter at least one valid contribution wage type. This can typically be done in the payroll processing screen or through the relevant infotype.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll guidelines to understand which wage types are required for contributions and how to enter them correctly.
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type has specific characteristics and is linked to various payroll calculations.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store related information about employees. For payroll, relevant infotypes include IT0014 and IT0015 for recurring and additional payments.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. It is essential to ensure that the schema is correctly configured to include all necessary wage types.
  
  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.