How To Fix 5D467 - The capital payment period cannot be longer than ten years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 467

• Message text: The capital payment period cannot be longer than ten years

What causes this issue?

To determine the contribution-liable income from capital benefits
according to sec. 229 par. 1 SGB V, the payment amount of the capital
benefit must be assessed over ten years (1/120th monthly). For this
reason, the period of the capital benefit cannot exceed ten years. Also
see the circular from the umbrella organizations from February 23, 2007:
<ZK>Health Insurance and Care Insurance for Pensioners as of April 1,
2007</>.

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?

Change the period of the capital benefit such that its period is ten
years or less.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D467 - The capital payment period cannot be longer than ten years ?

  The SAP error message 5D467 indicates that the capital payment period specified in a financial transaction or configuration exceeds the maximum allowable limit of ten years. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or financial planning where capital payments are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The capital payment period has been set incorrectly in the asset master data or in the financial transaction.
  Data Entry Error: During the entry of a new asset or financial transaction, the user may have mistakenly entered a capital payment period longer than ten years.
  System Limitations: The system is designed to enforce a maximum limit for capital payment periods, which is set to ten years for compliance or business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data: Check the asset master data for the asset in question. Ensure that the capital payment period is set to a value of ten years or less.
  
  Navigate to the asset master record (Transaction Code: AS02) and verify the capital payment period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Financial Transaction: If the error occurs during a financial transaction, review the transaction details and adjust the capital payment period to comply with the ten-year limit.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to capital payment periods in the asset accounting module. Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements and legal regulations.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users entering data are trained on the limits and requirements for capital payment periods to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on asset accounting and capital payment periods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Business Rules: Understand the business rules and regulations that dictate the maximum capital payment period, as this may vary by industry or region.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in asset accounting.