Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools
Message number: 016
Message text: Caution: Garnishment with same category; specify allocation type
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The SAP error message 5D016 indicates that there is a caution regarding garnishments of the same category. This typically occurs when there are multiple garnishments that fall under the same category for an employee, and the system requires clarification on how to allocate the amounts among these garnishments.
Cause: The error arises when: An employee has multiple garnishments (e.g., child support, tax levies) that are categorized similarly. The system needs to know how to allocate the payment among these garnishments, as it cannot automatically determine the distribution.
Solution: To resolve this error, you need to specify the allocation type for the garnishments. Here are the steps you can take: Review Garnishment Records: Check the garnishment records for the employee in question. Identify all the garnishments that are categorized similarly. Specify Allocation Type: Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data). Navigate to the garnishment infotype (e.g., IT0014 for garnishments). For each garnishment, ensure that you
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