How To Fix 5M149 - Pension institution & not maintained in table t5m7o.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Pension institution & not maintained in table t5m7o.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M149 - Pension institution & not maintained in table t5m7o. ?

  The SAP error message 5M149 indicates that a pension institution has not been maintained in the relevant configuration table (T5M7O). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee benefits and pension contributions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll for an employee who is associated with a pension institution that has not been defined in the T5M7O table. This table is used to maintain the mapping of pension institutions to their respective details, such as contribution rates and other relevant information.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the pension institution is correctly maintained in the T5M7O table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T5M7O Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the table T5M7O.
  Alternatively, you can navigate through the SAP menu: SPRO > IMG > Payroll > Payroll Germany > Basic Settings > Define Pension Institutions.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Look for the pension institution that is causing the error. If it does not exist, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Entry:
  
  If the pension institution is missing, create a new entry by providing the necessary details such as:
  
  Pension Institution Code
  Description
  Other relevant fields as required by your organization’s configuration.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required information, save the changes to the table.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  Once the pension institution has been maintained, re-run the payroll process to check if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE16 / SE16N: Data Browser for viewing table entries.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and pension institutions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration tables.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5M149 error and ensure that the pension institution is properly maintained in the SAP system.