How To Fix 5C175 - The selected unit does not match the contribution step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 175

• Message text: The selected unit does not match the contribution step

What causes this issue?

The unit "amount" is only valid together with a fixed amount insured:
You have chosen the unit "amount" without setting the the indicator for
fixed amounts insured.
You have set the indicator for fixed amounts insured and selected the
unit percentage/per mill.

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?

RESET N1
If you want to deduct a fixed monthly payment for your insurance, it
<ZH>cannot</> be done in connection with a maximum wage limit because
the employee's wage has no influence on the contribution amount. In
this case, you can can store an amount insured, which is merely
informative. This amount can be, for example, the amount insured in the
event of death. You can, however, leave the field "delimitation" blank.
If you want to insure a fixed amount insured, for example, credit in
the event of death, you must store the monthly insurance contributions
of the employee and the employer as fixed amounts. The amount insured
is merely informative and is not used for calculations. A dependence
upon wage totals only occurs when the contribution for the lower
contribution level is calculated proportionately for maximum wage X. In
addition, the monthly contributions for the current contribution level
are only deducted if the employee's wage lies above the lower
contribution level's delimitation. In this case, you must set the
indicator for a contribution calculation based on the difference
between delimitations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C175 - The selected unit does not match the contribution step ?

  The SAP error message 5C175 ("The selected unit does not match the contribution step") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where contributions or calculations are based on specific units of measure. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the unit of measure selected for a particular transaction and the unit of measure expected for the contribution step being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The unit of measure you are trying to use for a specific transaction does not match the unit of measure defined in the contribution step configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The contribution step may have been configured to expect a specific unit of measure that is different from what is being provided.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong unit of measure was selected or entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the contribution step in the system. Ensure that the expected unit of measure is correctly defined and matches the unit you are trying to use.
  Select Correct Unit: When entering data, ensure that you select the correct unit of measure that corresponds to the contribution step. If you are unsure, consult the documentation or configuration settings.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered to ensure that it adheres to the expected formats and units. This may involve checking the master data or transaction data for inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to handle units of measure in the context of your transaction.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Understanding how units of measure are configured in SAP can help prevent this error. This includes knowing how to set up and maintain units of measure in the relevant configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you navigate to the configuration or data entry screens where you can resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5C175 in SAP.