How To Fix 5D638 - Contribution personnel area &1/subarea &2 incomplete


5D638 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 638

  • Message text: Contribution personnel area &1/subarea &2 incomplete

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered SI attribute 23 (SI-contribution). This work center is
    liable to pay contributions. Now, you must determine the contribution
    fund and its percentages. However, this is not possible, as no
    specifications have been saved.

    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 either the contribution funds and their percentages for the
    personnel area &V1&, personnel subarea &V2&, and HI fund category &V3&,
    in view V_T5D1A or the corresponding contribution fund and its
    percentage rates for personnel area &V1&, personnel subarea &V2&, and
    employee fund &V4&.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D638 - Contribution personnel area &1/subarea &2 incomplete ?
    The SAP error message 5D638 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the contribution personnel area and subarea in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee contributions, such as social security or pension contributions.
    
    Cause: The error message "Contribution personnel area &1/subarea &2 incomplete" suggests that the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified personnel area and subarea. This could be due to: Missing Configuration: The contribution settings for the specified personnel area and subarea have not been defined in the system. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the personnel area or subarea. Inconsistent Data: The data in the infotype (e.g., IT0016 for Basic Pay) may not be consistent with the configuration settings.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Configuration: Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO). Navigate to Payroll

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