How To Fix 5M604 - The 'assurand°rstatistik' only permits pay scale key 25

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 604

• Message text: The 'assurand°rstatistik' only permits pay scale key 25

What causes this issue?

You have indicated the employee as being an insurance agent which means
that the employee participates in the separate statistics for insurance
agents ('assurand?rstatistik').
In these statistics, only the collective agreement key 25 is permitted.
However, you have specified another collective agreement key.

System Response

The entry is not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Either amend the collective agreement key or remove the indicator for
participation in insurance agent statistics.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M604 - The 'assurand°rstatistik' only permits pay scale key 25 ?

  The SAP error message 5M604, which states that "The 'assurand°rstatistik' only permits pay scale key 25," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management. This error indicates that there is a restriction on the pay scale key that can be used for a specific employee or group of employees, and in this case, only pay scale key 25 is permitted.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The error is often due to configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain pay scale keys based on specific criteria, such as employee group, personnel area, or other attributes.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the assignment of an invalid pay scale key.
  Collective Agreements: There may be collective agreements or legal regulations that dictate which pay scale keys can be used for certain employee categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that the correct pay scale key is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay) and verifying the pay scale key.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the settings related to pay scale keys and the 'assurand°rstatistik' (which may refer to a specific insurance or statistical category). Ensure that the configuration allows for the appropriate pay scale keys based on the employee's classification.
  Adjust Pay Scale Key: If the employee is incorrectly assigned a different pay scale key, update it to the permitted key (in this case, pay scale key 25).
  Consult Documentation: Check any relevant documentation or guidelines related to pay scale keys and employee classifications to ensure compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Infotypes: Pay scale keys are typically found in infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and may also be influenced by other infotypes related to employee classification.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or Knowledge Base Articles that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the employee's payroll is processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.