How To Fix PLA632 - Wage type &1 is not allowed for the employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Wage type &1 is not allowed for the employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLA632 - Wage type &1 is not allowed for the employee ?

  The SAP error message PLA632, which states "Wage type &1 is not allowed for the employee," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that a specific wage type (represented by &1) is not permitted for the employee in question, often due to configuration settings or employee-specific data.
  Causes:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or may not be allowed for the specific employee group or subtype.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not include the necessary information or settings that allow for the use of the specified wage type.
  Collective Agreements: There may be collective agreements or legal regulations that restrict the use of certain wage types for specific employee categories.
  Infotype Data: Missing or incorrect data in relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) can lead to this error.
  Payroll Area Restrictions: The payroll area assigned to the employee