How To Fix PRAT052 - No entry in table T596I/J for cumulation wage type 'NGWB' or 'NGWA'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No entry in table T596I/J for cumulation wage type 'NGWB' or 'NGWA'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT052 - No entry in table T596I/J for cumulation wage type 'NGWB' or 'NGWA' ?

  The SAP error message PRAT052 indicates that there is no entry in the table T596I or T596J for the cumulation wage types 'NGWB' (for gross wages) or 'NGWA' (for net wages). This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the system is trying to access cumulation wage types that are not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the cumulation wage types 'NGWB' or 'NGWA' have not been defined in the relevant configuration tables (T596I or T596J).
  Incorrect Customization: If the payroll schema or the wage type configuration has been customized incorrectly, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included the necessary entries for these wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:
  
  Payroll ? Payroll USA ? Wage Types ? Define Wage Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the wage types 'NGWB' and 'NGWA' are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the entries in table T596I and T596J.
  If the entries for 'NGWB' or 'NGWA' are missing, you will need to create them. This typically involves specifying the cumulation wage type, the relevant payroll area, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly referencing the cumulation wage types. You can do this in transaction code PE01.
  Make sure that the schema is set up to handle these wage types appropriately.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for your specific country version, as there may be additional considerations or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Wage types in SAP are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. They are crucial for payroll processing.
  Cumulation Wage Types: These are used to accumulate amounts for reporting purposes, such as for tax calculations or year-end reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring wage types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.