How To Fix PSSC_NET018 - Deduction type &1 does not exist

PSSC_NET018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Deduction type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_NET018 - Deduction type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_NET018 indicates that a deduction type specified in a transaction or configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, benefits administration, or financial transactions where deduction types are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Deduction Type: The deduction type referenced in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect configuration, or the deduction type not being created in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The deduction type may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee or organizational unit may have incorrect or incomplete master data that references a deduction type that is not valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deduction Type: Verify the deduction type referenced in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  
  You can check this in the SAP system