How To Fix 5G609 - Pension scheme does not exist

5G609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Pension scheme does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G609 - Pension scheme does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5G609 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 for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension scheme has not been configured in the SAP 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.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the pension scheme may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the pension scheme.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify if the pension scheme is defined under the appropriate area (e.g., Payroll, Benefits).
  Ensure that the pension scheme