How To Fix RP688 - Fixed wage type &1 (table &2) missing

RP688 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 688

• Message text: Fixed wage type &1 (table &2) missing

What causes this issue?

Wage type &V1& is missing in the infotype record.
In table &V2&, wage type &V1& is set as fixed and must be available in
the infotype record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Insert wage type &V1& into the infotype record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP688 - Fixed wage type &1 (table &2) missing ?

  The SAP error message RP688 indicates that a fixed wage type (identified by &1) is missing from a specific table (identified by &2). This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the system expects to find a specific wage type in the relevant tables but cannot locate it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type may not have been configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up to include the required wage type.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently added or modified, it may not have been transported correctly to the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be aligned with the standard configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage