How To Fix HRPBSSA149 - Wage type &1 is invalid

HRPBSSA149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Wage type &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA149 - Wage type &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA149 indicates that a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is invalid in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises during the execution of payroll runs or when trying to process payroll-related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Wage Type: The wage type specified does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area or may not be active for the specific employee group or personnel area.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid wage type.
  Customizations: If there are custom wage types or modifications in the system, they may not be properly defined or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type