How To Fix 5D834 - Pension payments specified without start of pension payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Pension payments specified without start of pension payments

What causes this issue?

Regular or other pension payments are specified, but no start date for
the pension payments.

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?

Enter the start date for the pension payments. If they started before
2005, you can enter 01/01/2005 as the start date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D834 - Pension payments specified without start of pension payments ?

  The SAP error message 5D834 indicates that pension payments have been specified in the system without a corresponding start date for those payments. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when managing employee benefits related to pensions.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A pension payment is being processed or recorded, but the system does not have a defined start date for when these payments should begin.
  The configuration for the pension payment type may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data related to pension payments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Ensure that the pension payment details are correctly entered, including the start date for pension payments.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for pension payments in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0580 for pension plans) are correctly configured with valid start dates.
  
  
  
  Update Pension Payment Records:
  
  If the pension payment records are being processed through a specific infotype, ensure that the start date is filled in correctly.
  If necessary, create or update the relevant infotype to include the start date for pension payments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pension payments and payroll processing to ensure compliance with the required setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to pension payments, such as Infotype 0580 (Pension Plan) and Infotype 0581 (Pension Payment).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes that may be useful include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the error message 5D834 in your SAP system.