How To Fix HRSFEC_TIM079 - Balance type &1 mapped to wage type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_TIM - Messages for time data replication processing

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Balance type &1 mapped to wage type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it.

What causes this issue?

The system has found a mapping entry for the balance type &V1& to wage
type &V2& . Note that the length of a wage type is restricted to 4
characters.

System Response

The system raises an error because the wage type exceeds 4 characters.
You cannot use this wage type.

How to fix this error?

Correct the length in table &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM079 - Balance type &1 mapped to wage type &2. &2 is too long. You can't use it. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_TIM079 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of balance types to wage types in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the wage type (&2) is too long for the balance type (&1) that it is mapped to. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Length: The wage type defined in the system exceeds the maximum allowable length for the balance type. In SAP, wage types have specific length restrictions, and if a wage type is defined with a longer character length than what is permitted for the balance type, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the mapping of wage types to balance types in the payroll or time management configuration settings.
  Custom Wage Types: If custom wage types have been created, they may not adhere to the standard length restrictions, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the definition of the wage type (&2). Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length allowed for the balance type (&1).
  If the wage type is too long, consider renaming it or creating a new wage type that adheres to the length restrictions.
  
  
  
  Review Balance Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SM30 to access the relevant table/view for balance types and verify the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the mapping between balance types and wage types is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Adjust Mapping:
  
  If necessary, adjust the mapping of the wage type to a different balance type that can accommodate the length of the wage type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type and balance type configurations for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or time evaluation process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  SM30: Table/View Maintenance
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation (where X is the country code)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type and balance type configurations.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.