How To Fix 5E381 - Deduction ID &1: Payee key &2 not valid for date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Deduction ID &1: Payee key &2 not valid for date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E381 - Deduction ID &1: Payee key &2 not valid for date &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5E381 indicates that there is an issue with a deduction ID and the associated payee key for a specific date. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where deductions are applied to employee payments or vendor invoices.
  Cause:
  The error message 5E381 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Payee Key: The payee key (which could be an employee ID, vendor ID, etc.) is not valid for the specified date. This could happen if the payee was not active or did not exist in the system on that date.
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The date specified in the error message may fall outside the validity period of the deduction ID or the payee key. For example, if the deduction is only valid for certain periods, and the date in question is outside that range, the error will occur.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the deduction setup, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll or deduction configuration.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong deduction ID or payee key.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error 5E381, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Payee Key: Check the validity of the payee key for the specified date. Ensure that the payee is active and that the key is correctly entered.
  
  
  Check Deduction Validity: Review the deduction ID to ensure it is valid for the date in question. You can do this by checking the validity periods in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the payee key and deduction ID are correct, review the configuration settings for deductions in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the deduction ID and payee key configuration.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll) to check employee or vendor details.
  Tables: Relevant tables to check include:
  
  T5D0A: Deduction types
  T5D0B: Deduction validity periods
  T5D0C: Payee keys and their validity
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to payroll deductions and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5E381 in your SAP system.