How To Fix 5D137 - Employee group & not allowed for SI key 0000 on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Employee group & not allowed for SI key 0000 on &

What causes this issue?

The personnel number has SI key 0000 and SI attribute 05 (part-time
employee) in the Social Insurance infotype (0013) on &V2&. This means a
temporary employee must be involved.
However, person group key 110 (temporary employment) is not entered in
infotype DEUEV (0020).

System Response

The personnel number is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Correct infotype 0020 and run payroll again for the personnel number.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D137 - Employee group & not allowed for SI key 0000 on & ?

  The SAP error message 5D137 indicates that there is an issue with the employee group assigned to an employee in relation to the Social Insurance (SI) key. Specifically, the error states that the employee group is not allowed for the specified SI key.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Group Configuration: The employee group assigned to the employee does not match the configuration settings for the specified Social Insurance key. This could be due to incorrect settings in the payroll or personnel administration configuration.
  Incorrect SI Key Assignment: The Social Insurance key (in this case, 0000) may not be configured to accept the employee group that is currently assigned to the employee.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the employee group was incorrectly assigned to the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Group Assignment: Verify the employee group assigned to the employee in the infotype (typically IT0001 - Organizational Assignment). Ensure that it is correct and appropriate for the employee's role.
  Review SI Key Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the Social Insurance key in the SAP system. Check the settings for the SI key 0000 to see which employee groups are allowed. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for Country > Social Insurance > Define Social Insurance Key.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the employee group needs to be allowed for the specified SI key, you may need to adjust the configuration to include the employee group in the allowed list for the SI key.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with your HR or Payroll team to ensure that any changes made are in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
  Reprocess the Employee Data: After making the necessary changes, reprocess the employee data to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0001 (Organizational Assignment) and IT0002 (Personal Data) to ensure that all employee data is correctly maintained.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring Social Insurance keys and employee groups.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll run or relevant processes in a development or test environment before applying changes to the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR/Payroll for further assistance.