How To Fix PG081 - Check wage type &1 for ESG grouping &2 in the interval from &3 to &4

PG081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Check wage type &1 for ESG grouping &2 in the interval from &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG081 - Check wage type &1 for ESG grouping &2 in the interval from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message PG081 typically relates to issues with wage types in the context of the Employee Self-Service (ESS) or Payroll processes. This error indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of wage types for a specific ESG (Employee Subgroup) grouping within a defined interval.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type specified in the error message may not be correctly configured for the specified ESG grouping. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  Interval Issues: The error may also arise if the wage type is not valid for the specified date range (from &3 to &4). This could happen if the wage type was deactivated or modified during that period.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data that relate to the ESG grouping or wage type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wage types in the SAP