Different categories of WageTypes in SAP

Payment data (allowances or deductions) is stored using wagetypes.
There are 2 prime categories of wagetypes in SAP

  • Primary/Master Wagetypes
  • Secondary/Technical Wagetypes

    Primary Wagetypes are again divided into

  • Dialog Wagetypes
  • Time Wagetypes

    1. Dialog Wagetypes :- These are wagetypes that you can enter online while maintaining Master Data in your SAP system. For Ex. Basic Pay (IT0008) , Additional Payments (IT0015) , Recurring Payments/Deductions (IT0014).

Different categories of WageTypes in SAP

2. Time Wagetypes:- Time wage types are created by the system once time evaluation is completed. They can not be maintained online and are system generated.

Ex: Paid Leave 75%

Different categories of WageTypes in SAP

Secondary Wagetypes

Secondary wagetypes are system generated and can not be maintained online. They are created during payroll run. Secondary wagetypes are also used as a container to accumulate several other wagetypes or to store wagetype information on a temporary basis. The technical names of the secondary wagetypes begin with “/”

Ex: /559 Bank Transfer

Different categories of WageTypes in SAP