How To Fix 5G047 - Pension scheme does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Pension scheme does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G047 - Pension scheme does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5G047 indicates that the pension scheme you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management when the system cannot find a valid pension scheme associated with an employee or a specific payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension scheme has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Scheme Code: The pension scheme code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Inactive Scheme: The pension scheme may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for use.
  Organizational Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to the correct organizational unit that has access to the pension scheme.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the pension scheme may not have been properly transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the pension scheme is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the scheme is active and properly configured for the relevant country and employee group.
  
  
  
  Verify Scheme Code:
  
  Double-check the pension scheme code you are using in the payroll or employee record. Ensure it matches the code defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Assignment:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure they are assigned to the correct organizational unit and that the pension scheme is applicable to them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding pension schemes to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can assist in troubleshooting the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee records or SPRO (Customizing) to access configuration settings.
  Pension Scheme Configuration: Look for settings under Payroll -> Pension Schemes in the SAP configuration menu.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps related to pension schemes and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.