How To Fix RP373 - Please enter wage type for period salary calculation

RP373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Please enter wage type for period salary calculation

What causes this issue?

The period salary or hourly rate was calculated from the annual salary
entered on the screen.
However, no <DS:DE.LGART>wage type</> has been defined for the
calculated amount.
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How to fix this error?

Please enter a valid wage type or check the table with the base wage
type valuations (T539J). The module <DS:TX.HR_INDBW_ANSAL>ANSAL</> is
used in the standard system. The table must contain all wage types
which can be used to calculate the period salary from the annual
salary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP373 - Please enter wage type for period salary calculation ?

  The SAP error message RP373 ("Please enter wage type for period salary calculation") typically occurs during the payroll processing when the system expects a wage type to be specified for the salary calculation, but it is missing or not properly configured. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when running payroll for employees or when processing specific payroll-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type: The wage type required for the payroll calculation is not entered in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the employee's payroll area.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, preventing the system from recognizing the wage types.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to missing wage types.
  Customizations: If there are custom payroll processes or