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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP849 - You cannot use module variant &1 for modules &2 in wage type &3 ?

  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: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for wage type configuration and check the module variants assigned to the wage type in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Wage Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly assigned to the module variant. You can do this by checking the wage type characteristics in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Variants:
  
  Ensure that the module variant is active and properly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to payroll processing, review them to ensure they do not interfere with the standard processing of wage types and module variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  PE03 (Maintain Wage Types)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll configuration and wage type management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RP849 error in your SAP system.