How To Fix 5E216 - Error when determining type of deduction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Error when determining type of deduction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E216 - Error when determining type of deduction ?

  The SAP error message 5E216 ("Error when determining type of deduction") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when the system is unable to determine the appropriate deduction type for a specific payroll item. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The deduction types may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in determining the deduction type.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to handle the deductions for the specific employee or payroll area.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may interfere with the standard deduction determination logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of deduction types in the relevant tables (e.g., T512Z for deduction types).
  Ensure that all necessary deduction types are defined and correctly linked to the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all relevant information is complete and accurate, particularly infotypes related to payroll and deductions (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments/deductions).
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema being used for the payroll run. Ensure that the schema includes the necessary logic to determine deduction types.
  Check for any custom modifications that may affect the deduction determination process.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the SAP system, you can use transaction code SE38 to run the payroll simulation and debug the payroll process to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and deduction types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: To view and edit employee master data.
  PE01: To view and edit payroll schemas.
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: To run payroll and check for errors.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5E216 error in your SAP system.