How To Fix 5E639 - Employee with salary increment moved to settlement L03

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 639

• Message text: Employee with salary increment moved to settlement L03

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>Social Insurance (ES) </>(0061) infotype, the employee
contains the <LS>Increment salary</> value in the <LS>SurchargeEx.</>
field. Because of this, the system generates the <ZK>Additional
settlement due to base salary increment because of retroactive salary
bonus</> settlement type for this employee.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E639 - Employee with salary increment moved to settlement L03 ?

  The SAP error message 5E639 ("Employee with salary increment moved to settlement L03") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee salary increments and their impact on payroll settlements.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an employee's salary increment is processed, but the employee has been moved to a different status or settlement type (in this case, L03). The L03 status often indicates that the employee is no longer active in the payroll system or has been transferred to a different payroll area or organizational unit. This can lead to inconsistencies in the payroll processing, as the system expects the employee to be in a certain status to process the salary increment correctly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the current status of the employee in the SAP system. Ensure that the employee is active and in the correct payroll area. If the employee has been moved to a different status, you may need to revert that change or adjust the payroll processing accordingly.
  
  
  Review Salary Increment Records: Check the records related to the salary increment. Ensure that the increment has been correctly recorded and that there are no discrepancies in the employee's payroll data.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the employee's status change is valid, you may need to adjust the payroll configuration to accommodate the new status. This could involve updating the payroll area or ensuring that the salary increment is processed in the correct context.
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the changes made to the employee's status or how to proceed, consult with your HR or payroll team. They may have insights into the employee's situation and can provide guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the salary increment is processed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's details.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system, and there may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team or consult with SAP directly for further assistance.