How To Fix HRPAYSK_HRO039 - Additional wage type for &1 does not exist!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSK_HRO - Messages for HR Objects

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Additional wage type for &1 does not exist!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSK_HRO039 - Additional wage type for &1 does not exist! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSK_HRO039 indicates that an additional wage type for a specific employee or payroll scenario does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system attempts to access a wage type that has not been defined or configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type that is being referenced in the payroll run has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to include the necessary wage types.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the employee master data or payroll data that references a non-existent wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently created or modified in a development environment, it may not have been transported to the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant table (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type in question is defined and has the correct attributes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the payroll run (transaction code PE01).
  Ensure that the schema includes the necessary wage types and that they are correctly referenced.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Look for any references to wage types that may not exist or are incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the wage type was recently created, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment.
  Check the transport logs for any errors related to the wage type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and payroll processing for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  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 Configuration: Wage types are defined in the SAP system to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type has specific characteristics and is used in payroll calculations.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and processes for calculating payroll. It includes various operations and functions that reference wage types.
  Employee Master Data: This includes all relevant information about an employee, including their wage types, which are essential for payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.