How To Fix 5M213 - Personnel number rejected: Wage type & pension (T5M5B) not in MPAC!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Personnel number rejected: Wage type & pension (T5M5B) not in MPAC!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M213 - Personnel number rejected: Wage type & pension (T5M5B) not in MPAC! ?

  The SAP error message 5M213, which states "Personnel number rejected: Wage type & pension (T5M5B) not in MPAC," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the wage type configuration related to pension contributions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type specified in the error message is not correctly configured in the MPAC (Master Payroll Accounting) table. This could mean that the wage type is not defined for the specific personnel number or that it is not set up correctly in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Personnel Number Issues: The personnel number may not have the necessary data or configuration to process the wage type correctly. This could include missing infotypes or incorrect data entries.
  
  
  Pension Plan Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pension plan itself, such as missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 and check the configuration for the wage type in the MPAC table (T5M5B).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate pension plan.
  
  
  
  Review Personnel Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to review the personnel data for the affected employee.
  Check for any missing infotypes related to payroll, especially those concerning pension contributions.
  
  
  
  Validate Pension Plan Settings:
  
  Ensure that the pension plan is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant tables and settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the configuration settings for pension plans and verify that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the changes resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and pension plan for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30: Table Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Tables Involved:
  
  T5M5B: Wage type and pension configuration
  T512W: Wage type characteristics
  T5M5A: Pension plan configuration
  
  
  
  Infotypes: Ensure that relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly maintained for the employee.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 5M213.