How To Fix HRWTT00GENERAL012 - Earnings/Deductions properties of & not maintained. You cannot proceed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Earnings/Deductions properties of & not maintained. You cannot proceed

What causes this issue?

The earnings/deduction properties of wage types are maintained in table
T511. To configure wage types using this tool, an entry must be made
in this table. This tells the tool whether the wage type is used for
earnings or deductions.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can maintain this table in two ways:
In the table maintenance transaction (sm30), enter V_T511. Use the
position button to find and select the wage type in the table and
select Details.
If this is a deduction wage type, select the Deduction WT box.
iI this is an earnings wage type, deselect the Deduction WT box.
Maintain the wage type properties in the IMG: <ZK>Payroll USA -> Basic
Settings -> Environment for Maintaining Wage Types -> Check wage type
attributes</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL012 - Earnings/Deductions properties of & not maintained. You cannot proceed ?

  The SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL012 indicates that the earnings or deductions properties for a specific wage type (represented by &) have not been maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to configure wage types in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type in question has not been properly configured in the system. This could mean that the necessary properties, such as how the wage type should be treated for payroll calculations, have not been set up.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type being referenced may not exist or may have been incorrectly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and access the relevant table for wage types (e.g., T512W).
  Verify that the wage type in question is correctly defined and that all necessary properties (like earnings/deductions, taxability, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Properties:
  
  If the wage type is missing properties, you will need to maintain them. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to access the wage type configuration.
  Ensure that the wage type has the correct settings for earnings or deductions as required by your payroll process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring wage types and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the wage type is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance), SM30 (Table Maintenance), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or wage type configuration for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to wage type configurations in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.