How To Fix 5D817 - Check the number of maintenance beneficiaries for garnishments

5D817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Check the number of maintenance beneficiaries for garnishments

What causes this issue?

You have changed the number of child exemptions.
A change of child exemptions has frequent influence on the number of
maintenance beneficiaries for garnishment. These are an important
parameter for the determination of garnishable amounts.

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?

Please check whether the number of maintenance beneficiaries has
changed with garnishments (infotype 0114).
If need be adjust the number of maintenance beneficiaries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D817 - Check the number of maintenance beneficiaries for garnishments ?

  The SAP error message 5D817 ("Check the number of maintenance beneficiaries for garnishments") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with garnishments and maintenance beneficiaries. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the number of maintenance beneficiaries assigned to an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Limits: The error often arises when the number of maintenance beneficiaries (such as child support or other garnishments) exceeds the allowed limit set in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that limit the number of garnishments or maintenance beneficiaries that can be processed for a single employee.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee's payroll records can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to garnishments and maintenance beneficiaries. Ensure that the limits are set correctly according to legal requirements and