HRWTT00GENERAL019 - & is for deductions. This configuration is for earnings wage types only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: & is for deductions. This configuration is for earnings wage types only

What causes this issue?

You can only use this process to configure earnings wage types. The
wage type you are trying to configure is a deductions wage type.

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?

Enter an earnings wage type to proceed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL019 - & is for deductions. This configuration is for earnings wage types only ?

  The SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL019 typically indicates an issue related to wage type configuration, particularly in the context of deductions. This error can arise when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the wage type settings, especially when dealing with earnings wage types that are expected to interact with deductions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The error often occurs when the wage type is not properly configured in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect settings in the wage type characteristics.
  The wage type being defined as an earning type when it should be a deduction type.
  Incorrect assignment of wage types in the payroll schema or rules.
  
  
  
  Infotype Data: There may be issues with the infotype data (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) where the wage types are not correctly assigned or are conflicting with the deduction wage types.
  
  
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly set up to handle the specific wage types, leading to errors during payroll processing.
  
  
  Deduction Configuration: If the deductions are configured to reference earnings wage types incorrectly, this can lead to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Characteristics) and verify the configuration of the wage types involved. Ensure that the characteristics are set correctly for both earnings and deductions.
  Ensure that the wage types are correctly classified (e.g., earnings vs. deductions).
  
  
  
  Review Infotype Data:
  
  Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008, IT0014) for the employee to ensure that the wage types are correctly assigned and there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage types are correctly integrated into the payroll process. Look for any rules that may be incorrectly set up.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and deductions for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on wage type configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your team is trained on wage type configuration and understands the implications of earnings and deductions in payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.