How To Fix RP849 - You cannot use module variant &1 for modules &2 in wage type &3

RP849 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 849

• Message text: You cannot use module variant &1 for modules &2 in wage type &3

What causes this issue?

In the wage type table (T511), the module variant &V1& and indirect
valuation module &V2& is stored for wage type &V3&.
However, module variant &V1& is invalid.

System Response

The action cannot be performed successfully.

How to fix this error?

Assign a valid module variant to wage type &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RP849 - Details

• The SAP error message RP849 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of wage types and their associated module variants in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the specified module variant cannot be used for the given modules in the context of the wage type.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The module variant specified for the wage type is not compatible with the modules that are being processed.
  Missing or Inactive Module Variant: The module variant may not be defined in the system or may be inactive.
  Wage Type Assignment: The wage type may not be correctly assigned to the module variant in the payroll configuration.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Module Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll (Transaction code: