How To Fix PG073 - Wage type &1 is not permitted for EE subgroup grouping &2 (from &3 to &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not permitted for EE subgroup grouping &2 (from &3 to &4)

What causes this issue?

According to the "Wage Types" table (T511), this wage type is not valid
for the current employee subgroup grouping (T503).

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?

Check your entries and the system settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG073 - Wage type &1 is not permitted for EE subgroup grouping &2 (from &3 to &4) ?

  The SAP error message PG073 indicates that a specific wage type is not permitted for a given employee subgroup grouping. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is not configured to be used with the specified employee subgroup.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The wage type in question (denoted as &1) is not assigned to the employee subgroup grouping (denoted as &2) in the payroll configuration.
  Incorrect Employee Grouping: The employee subgroup grouping may not be set up correctly in the system, or the employee may be assigned to the wrong subgroup.
  Wage Type Settings: The wage type may have restrictions that prevent it from being used with certain employee subgroups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Check the configuration for wage types under Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the relevant employee subgroup grouping.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Subgroup Grouping:
  
  Verify the employee subgroup grouping assigned to the employee in question.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct subgroup that is allowed to use the wage type.
  
  
  
  Modify Wage Type Settings:
  
  If necessary, modify the settings of the wage type to allow it for the specific employee subgroup grouping.
  This may involve changing the configuration in the wage type characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG, or PA30 to check employee master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring wage types and employee subgroup groupings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP payroll expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG073 error and ensure that the wage type is correctly configured for the employee subgroup grouping.