How To Fix 5D724 - Person group &1 contradicts SI key &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 724

• Message text: Person group &1 contradicts SI key &2

What causes this issue?

The combination of person group key &V1& and official SI key &V2& (from
infotype 0013) is not allowed according to annex 16 of the common
circular for DEUEV.

How to fix this error?

Use a permissible value in the "Person Group" field or change the values
of the SI key in the 'Social Insurance' infotype (0013).

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

For older records for infotype 0020 that start before December 1, 2011,
the cause of the error may be due to an incorrect value in the
'Occupational Status' field.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D724 - Person group &1 contradicts SI key &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5D724 indicates that there is a contradiction between the person group and the social insurance (SI) key in the system. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee master data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the combination of the person group (which defines the employee's classification) and the social insurance key (which is used for social security contributions) does not match the expected configuration in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The person group and SI key may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the employee master data, such as incorrect assignment of the person group or SI key.
  Changes in Regulations: Changes in social insurance regulations may require updates to the configuration, which have not been applied.
  Missing Entries: The necessary entries in the customizing tables for the combination of person group and SI key may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify the person group and SI key assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the values are correct and correspond to the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for person groups and social insurance keys. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Social Insurance -> Define Social Insurance Key.
  
  
  Ensure that the combinations of person groups and SI keys are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes in social insurance regulations that may affect the configuration.
  Check SAP notes or documentation for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the employee data by running a payroll simulation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object for configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed explanations of person groups and social insurance keys.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5D724 in your SAP system.