How To Fix HRPBSAE188 - Wage type &1 not found in infotype &2 on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAE -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Wage type &1 not found in infotype &2 on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAE188 - Wage type &1 not found in infotype &2 on &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAE188 indicates that a specific wage type (represented by &1) is not found in the specified infotype (represented by &2) on the given date (represented by &3). This error typically occurs during payroll processing or when trying to access employee data related to payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type specified does not exist in the system or has not been configured correctly.
  Incorrect Infotype: The infotype specified may not be the correct one for the wage type being referenced.
  Date Issues: The date specified may not correspond to a period where the wage type is valid or has been maintained.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify if the wage type exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the relevant payroll area and is active for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check the infotype data for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the date specified in the error message is within the validity period of the wage type and infotype.
  If the wage type was recently added or modified, ensure that the changes are reflected in the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll run is correctly set up and that the relevant wage types are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to ensure that the wage type and infotype are being used correctly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the error is occurring and gather more context about the missing wage type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Common infotypes related to payroll include:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  
  Wage Types: Wage types are used in payroll to define how different types of payments and deductions are processed. Each wage type has specific characteristics and can be configured to behave in certain ways during payroll processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.