How To Fix 5C703 - Minimum BVG leaving payment cannot be determined (no postings)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Minimum BVG leaving payment cannot be determined (no postings)

What causes this issue?

No postings were found in the account for the current employee, that
means no contributions and now entrance payments.
No minimal leave payments can be determined according to FZG.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C703 - Minimum BVG leaving payment cannot be determined (no postings) ?

  The SAP error message 5C703 indicates that the system is unable to determine the minimum BVG (Bundesgesetz über die berufliche Alters-, Hinterlassenen- und Invalidenversicherung) leaving payment because there are no relevant postings available. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with pension plans or social security contributions in Switzerland.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Postings: The error usually arises when there are no relevant payroll postings for the employee in question. This could be due to:
  
  The employee has not been processed for payroll in the current period.
  There are no contributions or deductions related to BVG for the employee.
  The employee's data may not be correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BVG settings in the SAP system, which could lead to the system not being able to calculate the minimum leaving payment.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Payroll Data: Verify that the employee has been processed for payroll in the relevant period. Ensure that there are postings related to BVG contributions.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for BVG in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary parameters are set up correctly in the payroll schema and that the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are populated.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if any errors or warnings are generated that could provide more insight into the issue.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate, particularly in relation to pension plans and social security contributions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to BVG processing for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BVG Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the BVG regulations and how they apply to payroll processing in Switzerland.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that payroll personnel are trained on BVG processing and understand the implications of this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.