How To Fix PLALOG005 - Wage Types Definition &1 &2 not found in table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLALOG - Message class for Payroll Log information from P99L (LA)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Wage Types Definition &1 &2 not found in table &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLALOG005 - Wage Types Definition &1 &2 not found in table &3 ?

  The SAP error message PLALOG005 indicates that a specific wage type definition is not found in the specified table. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when configuring wage types in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Wage Type Definition: The wage type specified in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration tables. This could be due to:
  
  The wage type was never created.
  The wage type was deleted or not properly configured.
  The wage type is not assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the payroll module, leading to the system being unable to locate the wage type.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the wage type not being created in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Ensure that the wage type in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Wage Type:
  
  If the wage type does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct payroll area and employee group. This can be checked in the configuration settings for payroll.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the wage type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage type configuration for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  SM30/SM31: Table Maintenance
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T512W: Wage Type Definition
  T512T: Texts for Wage Types
  T512K: Wage Type Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to wage types and payroll processing.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.