How To Fix RP336 - W/S type & not allowed for pay.cat & (from & to &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 336

• Message text: W/S type & not allowed for pay.cat & (from & to &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP336 - W/S type & not allowed for pay.cat & (from & to &) ?

  The SAP error message RP336 typically relates to payroll processing and indicates that a specific wage type (W/S type) is not allowed for a particular pay category (pay.cat) within a specified date range (from & to &). This error can occur during payroll runs when the system encounters a wage type that is not configured correctly for the specified pay category.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be assigned to the pay category in the payroll schema or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Wage Type Usage: The wage type may be used inappropriately for the employee's pay category or employment status.
  Date Range Restrictions: The wage type may be valid only for certain periods, and the specified date range may fall outside of this validity.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an invalid wage type for their pay category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the payroll area and check the assignment of wage types to pay categories.
  Ensure that the wage type in question is correctly assigned to the relevant pay category.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the wage type characteristics.
  Ensure that the wage type is allowed for the specified pay category and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30) to ensure that the pay category is set correctly.
  Verify that the employee's employment status and other relevant data are accurate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If the wage type is valid only for certain periods, ensure that the payroll run is being executed within the valid date range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to the wage type and pay category in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance)
  PA20/PA30 (Display/Change Employee Master Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process can complete successfully.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll to further investigate the problem.