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

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• 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 payment is defined.
  If it is missing, create the wage type or adjust the existing one as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to check the payroll schema and ensure that the special payment is included in the processing logic.
  Make sure that the relevant PCRs are correctly linked to the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Assign Wage Type:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the relevant employee group and payroll area. This can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO > Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  
  
  
  Check PCRs:
  
  Review the PCRs that are involved in the payroll calculation for the special payment. Ensure that they reference the correct wage type.
  You can use transaction code PE02 to view and edit PCRs.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the special payment is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PE02: PCR Maintenance
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.