How To Fix RU071 - Wage type & is not valid for personnel number or plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RU - Messages for order completion confirmation

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Wage type & is not valid for personnel number or plant

What causes this issue?

The wage type specified is not valid. Depending on the data you have
entered this can have the following causes:
If you have entered a personnel number the wage type for this personnel
number must be valid.
If you have not entered a personnel number then the wage type for the
plant specified must be valid.

How to fix this error?

Check the data you have entered: wage type, personnel number, plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RU071 - Wage type & is not valid for personnel number or plant ?

  The SAP error message RU071 indicates that a specific wage type is not valid for the given personnel number or plant. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when attempting to enter or modify payroll-related data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific personnel number or plant. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the wage type configuration.
  
  
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may not be associated with the correct organizational structure or may not have the necessary infotype records that link it to the wage type.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the personnel number may not be valid for the wage type being used. This can happen if the wage type is restricted to certain plants.
  
  
  Time Evaluation: If the wage type is related to time evaluation, there may be issues with the time data that prevent the wage type from being processed.
  
  
  Collective Agreements: The wage type may be governed by collective agreements that do not apply to the personnel number or plant in question.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for wage types in SAP (Transaction code: SM30 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and valid for the relevant personnel area, employee group, and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Data:
  
  Check the infotypes (especially infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment and infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) for the personnel number to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct plant and has the necessary wage type assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the plant associated with the employee is valid for the wage type. You may need to adjust the employee's assignment or the wage type configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Settings:
  
  If the wage type is related to time evaluation, ensure that the time data is correctly maintained and that there are no errors in the time evaluation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Collective Agreements:
  
  If applicable, review any collective agreements that may restrict the use of certain wage types for specific personnel numbers or plants.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RU071 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.