HRWTT00GENERAL020 - & is for earnings. This configuration is for deductions wage types only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

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

What causes this issue?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL020 - & is for earnings. This configuration is for deductions wage types only ?

  The SAP error message HRWTT00GENERAL020 typically indicates an issue related to wage type configuration, particularly in the context of earnings and deductions in the payroll module. This error can arise when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the wage type settings.
  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 earnings type when it should be a deduction type, or vice versa.
  Incorrect assignment of wage types to the relevant payroll areas or employee groups.
  
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data related to the wage types being processed.
  
  
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly set up to handle the specific wage types, leading to processing errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T512W (Wage Type Characteristics) and verify the configuration of the wage types involved.
  Ensure that the wage types are correctly classified as earnings or deductions as per your payroll requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage types are correctly integrated into the payroll process.
  Make sure that the schema is set up to handle the specific wage types you are using.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the wage types assigned to employees are correct and consistent with the payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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 payroll processing to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem 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.