How To Fix 5E638 - Employee with interim wages moved to settlement L02

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 638

• Message text: Employee with interim wages moved to settlement L02

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Social Insurance (ES) </>(0061) infotype, the employee
contains the <LS>Processing salary</> value in the <LS>SurchargeEx.</>
field. Because of this, for this employee, the system generates the <ZK>
Additional settlements for assimilated wage situations upon enrollment
due to processing salaries (L02)</> settlement type.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E638 - Employee with interim wages moved to settlement L02 ?

  The SAP error message 5E638, "Employee with interim wages moved to settlement L02," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with interim wages and settlements in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the employee's payroll data, specifically related to interim wages that have been processed but not settled correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Interim Wages Not Settled: The employee has interim wages that have been recorded but not properly settled in the payroll system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the way interim wages are handled.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevent the system from processing the settlement correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Entries: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the payroll results or in the interim wage records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Interim Wage Records: Review the interim wage records for the employee to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to identify any discrepancies or issues in the payroll processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to interim wages and settlements in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Correct Master Data: Verify the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or errors that may be causing the issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to error message 5E638 for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex payroll configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to safely troubleshoot without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.