How To Fix 5F217 - Populate Contrib.fund/Soc.charges(RECOT) or specify a wage type (RT).

5F217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Populate Contrib.fund/Soc.charges(RECOT) or specify a wage type (RT).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F217 - Populate Contrib.fund/Soc.charges(RECOT) or specify a wage type (RT). ?

  The SAP error message 5F217 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when there is an issue with the configuration of contribution funds or social charges. This error indicates that the system is unable to populate the contribution fund or social charges for a specific record type (RECOT) or that a wage type (RT) needs to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution fund or social charges may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type specified may not be valid or may not have the necessary configuration to allow for the calculation of contributions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from determining the correct contribution fund or social charges.
  Missing Infotypes: Required infotypes (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the contribution funds and social