How To Fix HRPSGB_HER050 - Salary Calculation (PERNR &1): Wage Type &2 does not exist Table T511

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Salary Calculation (PERNR &1): Wage Type &2 does not exist Table T511

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER050 - Salary Calculation (PERNR &1): Wage Type &2 does not exist Table T511 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER050 indicates that during the salary calculation process, a specific wage type (identified by &2) for a personnel number (identified by &1) does not exist in the wage type table (T511). This can occur in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type specified in the error message is not defined in the T511 table. This could happen if the wage type was never created, was deleted, or was incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be properly assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group/subgroup.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some wage types may not have been transferred correctly.
  Custom Wage Types: If custom wage types are used, they may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 or SM31 and access the view for table T511.
  Verify if the wage type in question exists in the T511 table.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type is missing, you can create it using transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly configured with all necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Type to Payroll Area:
  
  Check if the wage type is assigned to the correct payroll area and employee group/subgroup.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the payroll configuration and ensure the wage type is included in the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that the wage type is included in the calculation logic.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll calculation for the affected personnel number to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert 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.