How To Fix 32139 - Reported pension type (&) in infotype 0484 differs from feature APQUA (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Reported pension type (&) in infotype 0484 differs from feature APQUA (&)

What causes this issue?

The pension type (qualification, benefit) in infotype 0484 is &V1&. The
pension type that was determined via feature APQUA is &V2&. The pension
types do not match. On the data medium, the pension type from infotype
0484 is reported.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32139 - Reported pension type (&) in infotype 0484 differs from feature APQUA (&) ?

  The SAP error message 32139 indicates a discrepancy between the pension type reported in infotype 0484 (Pension Plan) and the expected pension type defined in the feature APQUA (Pension Type Determination). This error typically arises during payroll processing or when maintaining employee data related to pension plans.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data: The pension type specified in infotype 0484 does not match the pension type that is determined by the feature APQUA based on the employee's data (such as country, employee group, or other relevant criteria).
  Incorrect Configuration: The feature APQUA may not be configured correctly, leading to an incorrect pension type being assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual data entry errors in infotype 0484 or in the configuration of the feature.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 0484: Review the entries in infotype 0484 for the employee in question. Ensure that the pension type is correctly entered and corresponds to the expected values.
  Review Feature APQUA: Check the configuration of feature APQUA in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly to determine the appropriate pension type based on the employee's characteristics.
  Correct Data: If there is a mismatch, correct the pension type in infotype 0484 or adjust the feature APQUA as necessary to ensure consistency.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or relevant processes to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific details on how to configure features and infotypes correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0484: This infotype is used to maintain information about the pension plan for employees, including the type of pension plan they are enrolled in.
  Feature APQUA: This feature is used to determine the pension type based on various employee attributes. It is essential for ensuring that the correct pension type is applied during payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 32139 and ensure that the pension type is correctly aligned between infotype 0484 and feature APQUA.