How To Fix HRWPC_PCR028 - The wage type for a special payment is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request

• Message number: 028

• Message text: The wage type for a special payment is not maintained

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_PCR028 - The wage type for a special payment is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR028 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of wage types for special payments in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a wage type that is required for processing a special payment, such as bonuses, overtime, or other one-time payments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type for the special payment has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the special payment.
  Wage Type Not Assigned: The wage type may not be assigned to the relevant employee group or payroll area.
  Incorrect PCR (Personnel Calculation Rule): The PCR that is supposed to handle the special payment may not be correctly set up or may be missing the necessary wage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and verify if the wage type for the special