How To Fix HRPAYSA154 - Daily Rate Wage Type is defaulted to /002; change it if required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Daily Rate Wage Type is defaulted to /002; change it if required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSA154 - Daily Rate Wage Type is defaulted to /002; change it if required ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSA154 indicates that the daily rate wage type has been defaulted to /002, which is typically a standard wage type for daily rates in the SAP HR module. This message usually arises during payroll processing when the system is trying to calculate wages based on daily rates, but it defaults to a specific wage type that may not be appropriate for the employee or the specific payroll scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Default Wage Type: The system defaults to wage type /002 for daily rates, which may not be suitable for all employees or payroll scenarios.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or wage type settings that are not aligned with the employee's pay structure.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up to reflect the appropriate wage type for their pay structure.
  Collective Agreements: If there are collective agreements or specific contracts that dictate different wage types, the system may not be recognizing these.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that the correct wage type is assigned. This can be done in the infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Change Default Wage Type: If the default wage type /002 is not appropriate, you can change it in the payroll processing screen or in the relevant infotype.
  Configuration Check: Review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. This includes checking the payroll schema and the wage type configuration to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Consult Payroll Schema: If necessary, consult with your SAP HR consultant to review the payroll schema and make adjustments to ensure that the correct wage types are being used.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the correct wage types are being applied and that the error message does not reappear.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types can be configured in transaction code SM30 (Table View Maintenance) for table T512W.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema can be reviewed and modified in transaction code PE01.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay) and 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) to ensure correct data entry.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on wage types and payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.