HRWTT00GENERAL001 - Wage type & is invalid. Enter a valid wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWTT00GENERAL - Messages for Wage Type Configuration Tool

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Wage type & is invalid. Enter a valid wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL001 - Wage type & is invalid. Enter a valid wage type ?

  The SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL001 indicates that the wage type you are trying to use is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when entering wage types in HR-related transactions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Wage Type: The wage type you entered does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Inactive Wage Type: The wage type may be inactive or not allowed for the specific payroll area or employee group.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified wage type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type:
  
  Verify that the wage type you are entering is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the configuration of wage types and confirm that the wage type exists.
  
  
  
  Activate Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the configuration settings under Payroll > Wage Types.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for wage types in the relevant payroll area. Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct employee groups and payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the wage type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on wage types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Wage Type Configuration
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T512W: Wage Type Characteristics
  T512A: Wage Type Valuation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to wage types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.