How To Fix 5C218 - The start date of the new SI calculation is not clear

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: The start date of the new SI calculation is not clear

What causes this issue?

The start date of the new SI calculation is determined by the
subapplication SV01 in the view V_T596D.
More than one entry exists for this subapplication in the view.

System Response

Processing is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Delete the additional entries from the table.
In order to do this, go to the view maintenance for the view V_T596D
(transaction SM30), select the subapplication SV01, choose 'Expand
<->Collapse' and delete the additional entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C218 - The start date of the new SI calculation is not clear ?

  The SAP error message 5C218, "The start date of the new SI calculation is not clear," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with Social Insurance (SI) calculations, particularly in payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a clear start date for the new social insurance calculation, which is essential for processing payroll correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The start date for the new social insurance calculation may not be defined in the employee's master data or in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, or 0587).
  Changes in Legislation: If there have been recent changes in social insurance regulations, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the social insurance calculation rules.
  Date Overlap: There might be overlapping periods in the employee's records that confuse the system regarding which date to use for the calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes to ensure that the start date for the social insurance calculation is correctly maintained.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the social insurance calculation rules are correctly set up and that there are no gaps or overlaps in the date ranges.
  Update Legislation: If there have been changes in social insurance laws, ensure that the SAP system is updated with the latest legal changes and that the relevant configuration is in place.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PA30 or PA20 to check for inconsistencies in the employee's records. You can also run payroll simulation to identify where the issue lies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP notes and documentation related to social insurance calculations for any specific guidance or updates that may address this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Testing: After making changes, always perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the calculations are correct.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.