How To Fix 5D698 - Employee has no PVW obligation

5D698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Employee has no PVW obligation

Germany only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D698 - Employee has no PVW obligation ?

  The SAP error message "5D698 Employee has no PVW obligation" typically relates to the Payroll module in SAP, specifically concerning the handling of employee obligations for certain types of payments or deductions, such as those related to social security or pension contributions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the employee in question does not have a recorded obligation for the PVW (Pension or similar obligation) in the system. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information regarding their PVW obligations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the employee's obligations.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not require PVW contributions (e.g., part-time, temporary, or exempt status).
  Time Period: The error may occur if the payroll period being processed does not align with the employee's obligations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following