How To Fix P0088 - Please only cumulate entries from one table

P0088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Please only cumulate entries from one table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0088 - Please only cumulate entries from one table ?

  The SAP error message P0088, which states "Please only cumulate entries from one table," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with cumulative wage types in SAP HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules. This error indicates that the system has detected an attempt to cumulate entries from multiple tables, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  
  Multiple Wage Types: You may be trying to cumulate wage types that are stored in different tables. In SAP Payroll, wage types are often stored in different tables based on their characteristics (e.g., earnings, deductions, etc.).
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the payroll schema or the cumulation rules may not be set up correctly, leading to the system attempting to cumulate entries from different sources.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the payroll data that cause the system to misinterpret the source