How To Fix 5D440 - Additional number for BVV insured person's number is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Additional number for BVV insured person's number is missing

What causes this issue?

The two-digit additional number for the BVV insured person?s number is
missing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the additional number on the far left of the 'Contract Number'
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D440 - Additional number for BVV insured person's number is missing ?

  The SAP error message 5D440 indicates that there is a missing additional number for the BVV (Betriebliche Altersversorgung) insured person's number. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee benefits in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects an additional number (such as a social security number or a specific identification number) associated with the BVV insured person's number, but it is not provided or is incorrectly configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may not have the required additional number filled in.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for BVV in the SAP system may not be set up correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some required fields may not have been populated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify that the BVV insured person's number is correctly entered.
  Ensure that the additional number field is filled in with the required information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for BVV in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for the additional number are correctly defined and that the system is set up to recognize the required fields.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the employee data to identify any missing or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the relevant infotypes related to BVV and ensure all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BVV and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE03 (Maintain HR Infotypes), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 5D440 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 5D440 error in your SAP system.