How To Fix 5D697 - Employee has no BVV obligation

5D697 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 697

• Message text: Employee has no BVV obligation

Germany only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D697 - Employee has no BVV obligation ?

  The SAP error message "5D697 Employee has no BVV obligation" typically relates to the BVV (Betriebliche Altersversorgung, or company pension scheme) obligations in the context of employee benefits and payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction related to an employee because there is no BVV obligation set up for that employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing BVV Configuration: The employee may not have been assigned to a BVV plan or the necessary configuration for BVV obligations is missing in the system.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not qualify for BVV contributions (e.g., part-time employees, interns, or employees on leave).
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the absence of BVV obligations.
  Legal or Policy Changes: Changes in company policy or legal requirements may have affected the BVV obligations for certain employee groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the SAP