How To Fix PG240 - Wage type &2 is not permitted

PG240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Wage type &2 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Wage type &V2& is impermissible on &V3&.

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?

Enter a permissible wage type or the wage type in the
<DS:SIMG.OHL017>Define Permissible Wage Types</> view for country
grouping &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG240 - Details

• The SAP error message PG240, which states "Wage type &2 is not permitted," typically occurs during payroll processing when a wage type that is not allowed in the current context is being used. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or may not be allowed for the specific employee group or payroll area.
  Wage Type Characteristics: The wage type may have been marked as "not permitted" for certain payroll processes or for specific employee types.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The wage type may have been incorrectly assigned to an employee or a payroll run.
  Legal or Compliance Restrictions: Certain wage types may be restricted due to legal or compliance requirements in specific regions or countries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll settings and check the configuration