How To Fix 5M159 - Garnishment type in t5m7p is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Garnishment type in t5m7p is not maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M159 - Garnishment type in t5m7p is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message 5M159 indicates that the garnishment type in the table T5M7P is not maintained. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for a specific garnishment type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The garnishment type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the T5M7P table, which is used to maintain garnishment types.
  Incorrect Garnishment Type: The garnishment type specified in the payroll or employee record does not exist in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Garnishment Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Payroll -> Garnishments -> Define Garnishment Types.
  Check if the garnishment type in question is listed. If not, you will need to create a new entry for it.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Records:
  
  Verify the employee records to ensure that the garnishment type being used is correct and corresponds to the types defined in T5M7P.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the T5M7P table was included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by SAP regarding garnishment types to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T5M7P Table: This table is crucial for maintaining garnishment types and their associated configurations.
  Garnishment Types: These are used to define how different types of garnishments (like child support, tax levies, etc.) are processed in payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in payroll to further investigate the problem.