How To Fix 5D194 - Pension insurance number missing for reversal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Pension insurance number missing for reversal

What causes this issue?

A reversal was created without a pension insurance number.
The reversal of an immediate notification is permitted only if the
pension insurance number is specified, However, no pension insurance
number can be determined from the Social Insurance infotype (0013).

System Response

The reversal of the immediate notification is set to status <LS>With
Errors</> and cannot be transmitted.

How to fix this error?

As the immediate notification was transmitted previously without a
pension insurance number, the valid pension insurance number will be
communicated to you by the data office of the pension insurance
institutions (DSRV).
Once you receive the pension insurance number, enter this in the Social
Insurance infotype (0013) and start the creation of the notification
again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 5D194 - Pension insurance number missing for reversal ?

  The SAP error message 5D194 indicates that there is a missing pension insurance number when attempting to perform a reversal of a payroll posting. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in countries where pension insurance numbers are required for social security and tax reporting.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the employee's master data does not contain a valid pension insurance number. This number is essential for processing payroll and ensuring compliance with local regulations regarding pension contributions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction code: PA30).
  Verify that the pension insurance number is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0010 - "Employee Remuneration Info" or Infotype 0001 - "Organizational Assignment").
  
  
  
  Update Missing Information:
  
  If the pension insurance number is missing, you will need to enter it. Ensure that the number is valid and formatted correctly according to local regulations.
  Save the changes to the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After updating the pension insurance number, attempt to re-run the payroll process or the reversal transaction that previously generated the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Related Issues:
  
  If the error persists, check for any other related issues in the payroll configuration or employee data that might be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employee data, especially those related to social security and pension contributions.
  Country-Specific Regulations: Be aware of the specific requirements for pension insurance numbers in your country, as these can vary significantly.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D194 and successfully process the payroll reversal.