56744 - Expense type & is not assigned to a wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 744

• Message text: Expense type & is not assigned to a wage type

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrators.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the Travel Management IMG activity: <LS>Assign Wage Types to
Travel Expense Types for Individual Receipts</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56744 - Expense type & is not assigned to a wage type ?

  The SAP error message "56744 Expense type & is not assigned to a wage type" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or expense management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific expense type (represented by the placeholder "&") has not been properly linked to a wage type in the system configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The primary cause of this error is that the expense type you are trying to use has not been assigned to any wage type in the payroll configuration. This can happen if the expense type is newly created or if there have been changes in the configuration that have not been updated accordingly.
  Missing Assignment: The expense type may not have been included in the relevant payroll schema or configuration settings, leading to this error when attempting to process payroll or expenses.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  Ensure that the expense type in question is assigned to the appropriate wage type.
  
  
  
  Assign Expense Type to Wage Type:
  
  If the expense type is not assigned, you will need to create or modify the assignment.
  Use transaction code PE03 to access the wage type configuration and ensure that the expense type is linked to the correct wage type.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that the expense type is included in the calculations.
  Use transaction code PE01 to access and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll or expense report to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  PE03: Maintain wage types.
  PE01: Maintain payroll schemas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring wage types and expense types.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the expense type is correctly assigned to a wage type in your SAP system.