How To Fix 5G604 - Pension band for scheme & is missing; check table T5G33

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Pension band for scheme & is missing; check table T5G33

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G604 - Pension band for scheme & is missing; check table T5G33 ?

  The SAP error message 5G604 indicates that there is a missing pension band for a specific scheme in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with pension contributions and related calculations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll and cannot find the necessary pension band information for a specific pension scheme in the table T5G33. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension band for the specified scheme has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Scheme Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a pension scheme that does not have the required bands configured.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some configurations may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Table T5G33:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to access table T5G33.
  Verify if the pension band for the specified scheme exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Pension Bands:
  
  If the pension band is missing, you can create it by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP system:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Payroll ? Europe ? United Kingdom ? Pension Schemes ? Define Pension Bands.
  
  
  Enter the necessary details for the pension band, including the scheme and the relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee is correctly assigned to the pension scheme that corresponds to the defined bands.
  You can check this in the employee master data (transaction code PA30).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T5G33: This table contains the configuration for pension bands associated with different pension schemes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SE16 (Data Browser), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G604 and ensure that the pension bands are correctly configured in your SAP system.