How To Fix 5D569 - Enter CI contribution scale (--> PF1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Enter CI contribution scale (--> PF1)

What causes this issue?

A NI contribution class is required to calculate the SI contribution.
In the health fund table, you control the NI total contribution using a
contribution class, by entering 'F' in the 'voluntary NI' field.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D569 - Enter CI contribution scale (--> PF1) ?

  The SAP error message 5D569, which states "Enter CI contribution scale," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee contributions to social insurance or pension funds. This error indicates that the system requires a specific contribution scale to be entered for the calculation of contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The CI (Contribution Interface) contribution scale has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may not have entered the required contribution scale in the relevant payroll infotype or configuration screen.
  System Settings: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the contribution scale for the specific employee or payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the CI contribution scales are defined correctly for the relevant country and payroll area.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR or Payroll consultant to verify that the configuration aligns with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Enter Contribution Scale:
  
  Go to the employee's payroll infotype (e.g., IT 0014 for recurring payments/deductions or IT 0580 for social insurance).
  Ensure that the contribution scale is entered correctly. If it is missing, enter the appropriate scale based on the employee's classification.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly, including the relevant infotypes that may affect payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on configuring contribution scales and understanding the payroll process.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll calculations.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D569 and ensure that the CI contribution scale is correctly entered and configured in your SAP system.