How To Fix HRPBSAE149 - Wage type &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAE -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Wage type &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAE149 - Wage type &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAE149, which states "Wage type &1 is invalid," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee compensation data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the wage type specified (represented by &1) is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type entered may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly typed.
  Inactive Wage Type: The wage type may be inactive or not configured for the specific payroll area or employee group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema or the related infotypes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified wage type.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing wage types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Wage Type: Check the wage type in the system to ensure it exists and is correctly spelled. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP HCM module.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the wage type is properly configured in the payroll schema and is active for the relevant payroll area and employee group.
  Review Infotypes: Check the employee's infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned and valid.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the wage type.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to wage types.
  Testing: If changes are made, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are configured in the SAP system under the payroll settings. You can access this through the transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant path for payroll configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Useful transaction codes include:
  
  PE03: Maintain wage types
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.