How To Fix RP839 - Wage type &1 was not valuated indirectly

RP839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 839

• Message text: Wage type &1 was not valuated indirectly

What causes this issue?

Wage type &V1& is stored in the Basic Pay infotype (0008) without an
amount and indicator for indirect valuation. However, in the Wage Types
view (T511), this wage type is a module of indirect valuation.

System Response

The wage type will not be valuated indirectly.

How to fix this error?

In the Amount field of wage type &V1&, enter a blank character.
This calls indirect valuation again and sets the indicator for indirect
valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RP839 - Details

• The SAP error message RP839, which states "Wage type &1 was not valuated indirectly," typically occurs during payroll processing when a wage type is expected to be calculated based on other wage types or conditions, but it has not been properly configured to do so. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type in question may not be set up correctly in the payroll schema or may not have the necessary indirect valuation rules defined.
  Missing Valuation: The wage type might not have any associated valuation rules or conditions that would allow it to be calculated based on other wage types.
  Incorrect Schema: The payroll schema being used may not include the necessary steps to calculate the wage type.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may be missing relevant information that is required for the valuation of the wage type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage