How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN203 - Wage type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Wage type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN203 - Wage type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN203, which states "Wage type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a wage type that has not been defined or is not available in the current configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the wage type has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be properly configured in the payroll schema or in the relevant infotypes.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll data or configuration that references the wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently created or modified in a development environment and not transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Catalog) and verify if the wage type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code SM30 to maintain the relevant tables or use PE02 to modify existing wage types.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage type is included in the calculations.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly referenced in the relevant payroll processing steps.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotypes:
  
  Check the employee's infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay) to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the employee.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the wage type was recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been transported to the production environment.
  Consult with your Basis team to confirm that all necessary transports have been executed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Catalog: A collection of wage types that can be used in payroll processing.
  Infotypes: Data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information, including payroll data.
  Payroll Schema: A set of rules and calculations that define how payroll is processed in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.