How To Fix 5D599 - Contribution procedure specifications are incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Contribution procedure specifications are incomplete

What causes this issue?

Data is missing to carry out the SI assessment. The following
specifications must be present:
The health insurance fund responsible for carrying out the lost
earnings compensation procedure.
Assessment percentage rate to determime the assessment amounts for
employer's expenses compensation, due to continued sick pay for workers
and trainees (U1).
Assessment percentage rate to determime the assessment amounts for
employer's expenses compensation, due to maternity protection (U2).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D599 - Contribution procedure specifications are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message "5D599 Contribution procedure specifications are incomplete" typically relates to issues in the configuration of the contribution procedures in the SAP system, particularly in the context of payroll processing or social insurance contributions. This error indicates that the system cannot find complete specifications for the contribution procedures that are necessary for processing payroll or benefits.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The contribution procedures may not be fully defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect settings.
  Missing or Incorrectly Assigned Infotypes: The relevant infotypes (such as infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may not be properly assigned or may be missing necessary data.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for payroll or social insurance contributions may not be correctly set up, leading to incomplete specifications.
  Version Issues: If there are updates or changes in the SAP version, it may lead to discrepancies in the contribution procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the payroll or social insurance settings. Ensure that all necessary contribution procedures are defined and complete.
  
  Path: SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Europe > Social Insurance > Define Contribution Procedures
  
  
  Review Infotypes: Check the relevant infotypes for employees to ensure that all necessary data is entered correctly. Pay special attention to infotype 0014 and any other infotypes related to contributions.
  Validate Customizing Settings: Ensure that all customizing settings related to payroll and contributions are correctly configured. This includes checking the assignment of contribution types to the relevant payroll areas.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payroll and contribution settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.