How To Fix 5D634 - Occupational status contradicts SI contribution group key & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 634

• Message text: Occupational status contradicts SI contribution group key & & & &

What causes this issue?

The 'occupational status' entry is validated with the SI contribution
group key (created from the indicators HI, PI, UI and NI). For example,
you cannot enter 1 (= hourly paid) in the occupational status field if
2 (= salaried employee) has been entered as the PI contribution group
key.

How to fix this error?

Use a valid value for 'occupational status'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D634 - Occupational status contradicts SI contribution group key & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5D634 indicates that there is a contradiction between the occupational status of an employee and the Social Insurance (SI) contribution group key assigned to them. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when updating employee master data.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data: The occupational status of the employee does not align with the expected SI contribution group key. For example, if an employee is marked as a student or a pensioner, but their SI contribution group key indicates they should be treated as a regular employee, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for occupational statuses and SI contribution groups may not be correctly aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the employee master data can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system. Ensure that the occupational status and SI contribution group key are correctly assigned and consistent with each other.
  
  Transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) can be used to check and update the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the mapping between occupational statuses and SI contribution groups. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant payroll or personnel administration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on how occupational statuses and SI contribution groups should be configured and used.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit employee master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5D634 in your SAP system.