How To Fix 5C860 - Maintain the country modifier of your pension fund &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Maintain the country modifier of your pension fund &1

What causes this issue?

No country modifier has been maintained for fund &V1&, which you have
selected.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the country modifier in the pension fund IMG by choosing the
<DS:SIMG.OHPKKA005>"Maintain Funds"</> IMG node.

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 5C860 - Maintain the country modifier of your pension fund &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C860, "Maintain the country modifier of your pension fund &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or pension fund management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to the country modifier for a specific pension fund.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The country modifier for the specified pension fund has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing configuration may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the error.
  Pension Fund Not Defined: The pension fund referenced in the error message may not be properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the relevant configuration area for pension funds. This is usually found under the following path:
  
  SPRO > IMG > Payroll > Payroll for [Country] > Pension Funds > Define Pension Funds.
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Country Modifier:
  
  Locate the pension fund that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Check if the country modifier is maintained. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  Ensure that the country modifier corresponds to the country in which the pension fund operates.
  
  
  
  Check for Consistency:
  
  Verify that the pension fund is correctly linked to the relevant employee groups and that all necessary settings are consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the relevant process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to assist other users who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Country Modifiers: These are used in SAP to differentiate between various legal requirements and regulations that may apply to pension funds in different countries.
  Pension Fund Configuration: Proper configuration of pension funds is crucial for accurate payroll processing and compliance with local laws.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.