How To Fix U0064 - Wage type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U0 - Correction checks, on demand checks

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Wage type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U0064 - Wage type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message U0064, which states "Wage type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is not defined in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, incorrect payroll processing, or data entry errors.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question has not been defined in the system or is not properly configured in the relevant payroll schema.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not include the wage type, or the wage type may not be assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll data that references a wage type that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the wage type was recently created or modified in a development environment and not properly transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the production system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for wage types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W).
  Ensure that the wage type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema being used.
  Ensure that the wage type is included in the schema and is correctly assigned to the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Check the payroll data entries for any typos or incorrect references to wage types.
  Ensure that the wage type is being used correctly in the context of the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the wage type was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport request has been successfully moved to the production environment.
  Check with your Basis team to confirm that all necessary transports have been applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for any additional guidance or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: Wage types are defined in the SAP system to categorize different types of payments and deductions. They are crucial for payroll processing.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. It includes various operations and wage types.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  PE01: For maintaining payroll schemas.
  PA20/PA30: For displaying and maintaining employee master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the U0064 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.