How To Fix 5F776 - Contribution basis nature type code & does not exist in version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 776

• Message text: Contribution basis nature type code & does not exist in version &

What causes this issue?

You do not use the cluster table <ZH>RECOT</>, i.e. the value of
constant COTSS is 0 in the <ZK>Constants (T511K)</> table.

System Response

The system sends a warning message because SAP will no longer support
this configuration as of January 1st 2012.

How to fix this error?

To activate the RECOT functionality, change the value of the <ZH>COTSS
</> constant, so that it's different from 0.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Recommendation:
SAP recommends that you schedule this change, as this transition must
occur when resetting cumulations, i.e. at the end of the fiscal year.
For more information regarding the advantaged of activating the RECOT,
see SAP notes 432153 and 551031.
Should you have any question regarding this transition, please contact
directly:
Lionel Racca ([e-mail])
Thierry Fournet ([e-mail])

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F776 - Contribution basis nature type code & does not exist in version & ?

  The SAP error message "5F776 Contribution basis nature type code & does not exist in version &" typically relates to issues with the configuration of contribution basis types in the SAP system, particularly in the context of payroll or social insurance contributions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified contribution basis nature type code does not exist in the system for the version being referenced. This could be due to:
  
  The code not being defined in the system.
  The code being defined but not activated for the specific version.
  A mismatch between the version of the configuration and the version being used in the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the entry of the contribution basis nature type code or version.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for defining contribution basis types.
  Verify that the contribution basis nature type code exists and is correctly configured for the version in question.
  
  
  
  Activate the Code:
  
  If the code exists but is not activated for the version, ensure that it is activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typographical errors in the contribution basis nature type code and version.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the necessary objects were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration), SE11 (to check table entries), or PE03 (to check payroll schemas) to investigate further.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include T5D0A (for contribution basis types) or similar tables that store configuration data related to payroll.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.