How To Fix PCIFBAPI005 - The registration of wage type &1 for application &2 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCIFBAPI - For BAPIs for the Interface to HR Payroll

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The registration of wage type &1 for application &2 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCIFBAPI005 - The registration of wage type &1 for application &2 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message PCIFBAPI005 indicates that the registration of a wage type (represented by &1) for a specific application (represented by &2) has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when interfacing with the SAP Payroll system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Wage Type Registration: The primary cause of this error is that the wage type you are trying to use has been deleted or is no longer registered for the specified application in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the wage type settings that lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or infotype records related to the employee or wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant table (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and registered for the application you are working with.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or reactivate it in the system.
  This can be done through the transaction code PE01 (for wage type maintenance) or by using the appropriate configuration transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is included and correctly referenced.
  Use transaction code PE01 to check the schema and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) to ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to view and edit employee data.
  
  
  
  Consult Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to see if there were any errors or warnings related to the wage type.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T512W: Wage Type Characteristics
  T512T: Wage Type Texts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on wage types and payroll configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.