How To Fix 5D689 - No adjustment for &1 because HI max. differs in infotype records

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: No adjustment for &1 because HI max. differs in infotype records

What causes this issue?

This pensioner has an HI max. in infotype 0013 (Social Insurance) for
the period from &V3& to &V4& that differs from the HI max. in the amount
of &V2& that was used for the adjustment.

System Response

No automatic adjustment is made, as it is not clear whether the income
threshold (HI max.) already has the correct value.

How to fix this error?

Check the HI max. in the infotype and adjust it if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D689 - No adjustment for &1 because HI max. differs in infotype records ?

  The SAP error message 5D689 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the maximum limit (HI max.) for a specific infotype record. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when the system is trying to process adjustments for an employee's data, but finds that the maximum limit defined in the infotype records does not match the expected value.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The HI max. value in the infotype records (such as infotype 0008 for basic pay or infotype 0014 for recurring payments) may differ from what is expected based on the configuration or previous entries.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the infotype may not align with the employee's current data, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to discrepancies in the HI max. values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Infotype Records: Check the infotype records for the employee in question. Look specifically at the HI max. values and ensure they are consistent across all relevant infotypes.
  
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review the records.
  
  
  
  Adjust HI Max. Values: If discrepancies are found, adjust the HI max. values to ensure they are consistent. This may involve updating the infotype records to reflect the correct maximum limits.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to the infotype. Ensure that the settings for HI max. are correctly defined in the relevant payroll or personnel administration configuration.
  
  This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant sections for payroll or personnel administration.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools or reports to run consistency checks on the employee data to identify any other potential issues that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store specific types of information about employees. Common infotypes related to payroll include:
  
  Infotype 0008: Basic Pay
  Infotype 0014: Recurring Payments/Deductions
  Infotype 0015: Additional Payments
  
  
  
  Payroll Processing: This error often arises during payroll processing, so it is essential to ensure that all employee data is accurate and consistent before running payroll.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D689 and ensure that the employee's data is consistent and accurate for payroll processing.