How To Fix 5D718 - The legal areas of value credit &1 and employer &2 &3 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: The legal areas of value credit &1 and employer &2 &3 are different

What causes this issue?

You created a disruptive event for value credit &V1&. This value credit
was earned from employer &V2& &V3&. The value credit and the employer
are each assigned to a legal area, and these legal areas must match.

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?

Check the entries for the value credit and the employer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D718 - The legal areas of value credit &1 and employer &2 &3 are different ?

  The SAP error message 5D718 indicates that there is a mismatch between the legal areas associated with a value credit and an employer in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when handling employee benefits, where specific legal areas must align for proper processing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The value credit (e.g., a benefit or deduction) is assigned to a different legal area than the employer's legal area.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the legal areas in the system.
  The employee's master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the legal areas in the system. Ensure that the value credit and the employer are set up under the same legal area.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the legal area is correctly assigned. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the employee's assignment to the legal area matches the legal area of the value credit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Value Credit Settings:
  
  If the value credit is incorrectly assigned to a different legal area, you may need to adjust its settings in the system to align with the employer's legal area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the payroll or relevant process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Areas: Legal areas in SAP are used to define the legal framework within which an organization operates, including tax regulations, labor laws, and other compliance requirements.
  Value Credits: These are typically benefits or deductions that are applied to an employee's payroll, such as bonuses, allowances, or other compensations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA20, PA30, SPRO) to navigate through employee data and configuration settings effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5D718 in your SAP system.