How To Fix 5N378 - Inconsistent data: Life-course savings amount exists

5N378 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 378

• Message text: Inconsistent data: Life-course savings amount exists

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the employee participates in an employee savings
scheme, but you have also entered valid savings data for the life-course
savings scheme.
An employee can only participate in one scheme at a time.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you wish to enter a life-course savings amount, thereby indicating
that the employee is saving under the terms of the life-course savings
scheme, you must check field "No Employee Savings Amount" on tab page
"Registration".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5N378 - Details

• The SAP error message 5N378, which states "Inconsistent data: Life-course savings amount exists," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data related to life-course savings (or similar savings plans) for an employee.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the payroll or benefits module related to life-course savings.
  Inconsistent Records: Existing records in the database that conflict with the current processing logic, such as overlapping periods or incorrect amounts.
  Missing Dependencies: Required data or dependencies that are not properly set up or are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) related to life-course savings. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out