How To Fix 5C174 - The system could not find payroll unit UVG (Check feature &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The system could not find payroll unit UVG (Check feature &2)

What causes this issue?

The employee is assigned to payroll unit &V01& regarding UVG [Accident
Insurance Law] due to his or her organizational assignment. There is no
corresponding UVG personnel subarea &V02& with the grouping UVG &V03&.

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?

In the IMG step <DS:SIMG.OHACU0002>Maintain Entries for Payroll Units
</> check the UVG grouping for payroll unit &V01&. Afterwards check the
view <DS:SIMG.OHIC0371>Maintain UVG Subareas and Contribution Rates</>
for a corresponding entry for &V04&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C174 - The system could not find payroll unit UVG (Check feature &2) ?

  The SAP error message 5C174, which states "The system could not find payroll unit UVG (Check feature &2)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified payroll unit (in this case, UVG) due to a configuration issue or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Unit Configuration: The payroll unit UVG may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the payroll unit was not set up correctly during the configuration of the payroll system.
  Incorrect Feature Configuration: The feature referenced in the error message (indicated by &2) may not be configured properly, leading to the system's inability to find the payroll unit.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that store payroll unit information.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll unit data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for Country > Define Payroll Units.
  Ensure that the payroll unit UVG is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the feature that is referenced in the error message.
  Ensure that the feature is correctly set up to point to the appropriate payroll unit.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T511, T512) to ensure that the payroll unit UVG exists and is correctly linked to the necessary infotypes.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table contents.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data and the specific payroll unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for your specific country version, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (IMG), PE03 (Feature Maintenance), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error 5C174 or payroll unit configuration for additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HCM documentation for detailed guidance on payroll configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5C174 in your SAP system.