How To Fix 5H019 - No court key maintained for garnishment &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No court key maintained for garnishment &1

What causes this issue?

No court key is maintained for garnishment &V1& from &V2& to &V3&.

System Response

Without a court key, the court address cannot be determined.

How to fix this error?

Enter the court address in infotype 0131 under Additional data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H019 - No court key maintained for garnishment &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5H019 ("No court key maintained for garnishment &1") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find a court key associated with a specific garnishment type. This error indicates that the necessary configuration for handling garnishments in the payroll system is incomplete or missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Court Key: The primary cause of this error is that the court key for the specified garnishment type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The garnishment type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a corresponding court key.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the garnishment type is incorrectly specified or does not exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Garnishment Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Ensure that the garnishment type in question is correctly defined and that a court key is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Court Key:
  
  If the court key is missing, you will need to maintain it. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Payroll ? Garnishments ? Define Court Keys.
  
  
  Here, you can create or modify the court key associated with the garnishment type.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the garnishment type is correctly assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the garnishment details are correctly entered in the employee's payroll infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on garnishment configuration and court key maintenance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Garnishments: These are legal deductions from an employee's wages, often due to court orders for child support, tax levies, or other debts.
  Court Key: This is a unique identifier used in the SAP system to manage and process garnishments associated with specific courts or legal entities.
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store specific types of employee data, such as personal information, payroll data, and garnishments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll for further assistance.