How To Fix U0066 - Wage type & is not a payment wage type

U0066 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Wage type & is not a payment wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U0066 - Wage type & is not a payment wage type ?

  The SAP error message U0066 indicates that a specific wage type is not recognized as a payment wage type in the payroll processing. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that is not configured correctly for payment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question may not be set up as a payment wage type in the configuration settings of the SAP system. This can happen if the wage type is intended for deductions, accruals, or other non-payment purposes.
  Incorrect Assignment: The wage type may have been incorrectly assigned to a payroll area or employee group that does not allow for payment wage types.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data, such as incorrect wage type assignments or missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant