How To Fix 5D840 - Old-age exemption amount indicator, but no first year of old-age exempt.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Old-age exemption amount indicator, but no first year of old-age exempt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D840 - Old-age exemption amount indicator, but no first year of old-age exempt. ?

  The SAP error message 5D840 indicates that there is an issue related to the old-age exemption amount indicator in the payroll processing. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected an old-age exemption amount indicator, but there is no corresponding first year of old-age exemption defined in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The first year of old-age exemption may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the employee in the payroll master data, particularly in the infotype related to tax exemptions.
  Inconsistent Data: The old-age exemption amount indicator may have been set without the necessary accompanying data that defines the first year of exemption.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the old-age exemption settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the first year of old-age exemption is properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's payroll master data (infotypes such as 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions, or 0015 - Additional Payments) to ensure that the old-age exemption amount indicator is correctly assigned and that the first year of exemption is specified.
  Make sure that the relevant infotypes are filled out correctly and completely.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Data:
  
  If you find any discrepancies in the employee's data, update the necessary infotypes to include the first year of old-age exemption.
  If the old-age exemption amount indicator is not needed, consider removing it from the employee's record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring old-age exemptions and related payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to payroll and tax exemptions, such as 0014 and 0015.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to payroll configurations and employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll configurations.