How To Fix 5C861 - No pension funds exist for country modifier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 861

• Message text: No pension funds exist for country modifier &1

What causes this issue?

No pension funds exist for selected country grouping &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the country modifier in the pension fund IMG by choosing the
"Maintain Funds" IMG node.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C861 - No pension funds exist for country modifier &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C861 ("No pension funds exist for country modifier &1") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find any pension fund configuration for the specified country modifier. This can happen during payroll runs, when generating reports, or when trying to process employee data related to pension funds.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the pension fund has not been configured in the system for the specified country modifier. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Country Modifier: The country modifier specified in the payroll or employee data may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing configurations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect entries related to pension funds.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for pension fund configuration.
  Ensure that the pension funds are correctly defined for the specified country modifier. This includes checking the settings under Payroll > Payroll USA > Pension Funds (or the relevant country).
  
  
  
  Verify Country Modifier:
  
  Check the employee master data (infotype 0001 or 0002) to ensure that the country modifier is correctly assigned.
  If the country modifier is incorrect, update it to the correct value that corresponds to the existing pension fund configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pension Fund Data:
  
  If no pension funds exist for the specified country modifier, you may need to create new entries for the pension funds in the system.
  Ensure that all necessary details, such as fund names, contribution rates, and other relevant parameters, are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pension fund configuration for your specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to verify that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records or SPRO for configuration.
  Infotypes: Pay attention to relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0580 (Pension Fund Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pension fund configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in payroll and benefits.