How To Fix PG086 - Number of wage type & does not match specifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Number of wage type & does not match specifications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG086 - Number of wage type & does not match specifications ?

  The SAP error message PG086, which states "Number of wage type & does not match specifications," typically occurs during payroll processing when there is a discrepancy between the wage types defined in the payroll schema and the wage types that are being processed for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Wage Types: The wage type being processed does not match the expected wage types defined in the payroll configuration. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema.
  Missing wage types in the employee's master data.
  Changes in wage type definitions that have not been reflected in the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to handle the wage types assigned to the employee.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll data entry that lead to the mismatch.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and review the payroll schema to ensure that the wage types are correctly defined.
  Verify that the wage types expected in the schema match those assigned to the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's master data and ensure that the correct wage types are assigned.
  Make sure that the wage types are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  If necessary, modify the payroll schema to include the required wage types or adjust the processing logic to accommodate the wage types being used.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to wage types or payroll configurations, ensure that all relevant data has been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Schema Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation (where X is the country code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage types and payroll processing.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PG086 error in SAP.