How To Fix HRPAYTR01015 - Please set first wage type!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR01 - HR-TR: Message class for payroll (Turkey)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Please set first wage type!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR01015 - Please set first wage type! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR01015, which states "Please set first wage type," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system expects a wage type to be defined for a particular payroll operation, but it has not been set.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll process requires a wage type to be specified, but none has been defined for the employee or the payroll run.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or in the employee's master data.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be correctly set up to handle the wage types for the specific employee group or payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary wage types assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and ensure that the relevant wage types are assigned in the infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) or other relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction PE01) to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined and that the schema is set up to process the wage types for the relevant employee group.
  Ensure that the wage types are included in the payroll processing logic.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Types:
  
  If wage types are missing, you may need to assign them manually or through a mass upload process, depending on your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation (transaction PC00_MXX_CALC) to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. They are essential for payroll calculations.
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store related information about employees. Infotype 0008 is specifically for basic pay.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and logic for how payroll is processed in SAP. It includes various operations that determine how wage types are calculated.
  
  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 HCM for further assistance.