How To Fix 5N395 - Group Emp. contrib. is completed, Emp. contrib and Emp perc. to be empt'd

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 395

• Message text: Group Emp. contrib. is completed, Emp. contrib and Emp perc. to be empt'd

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N395 - Group Emp. contrib. is completed, Emp. contrib and Emp perc. to be empt'd ?

  The SAP error message 5N395 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing, specifically concerning employee contributions and percentages in the context of group employee contributions. This error indicates that the group employee contribution has been completed, and as a result, the employee contributions and employee percentages need to be emptied or reset.
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Processing Status: The error usually occurs when the payroll run has been completed for a specific period, and the system is trying to process further contributions or percentages that are no longer valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or the specific wage types that are not aligned with the expected processing logic.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entries for employee contributions or percentages can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the status of the payroll run for the relevant period. If the payroll has been finalized, you may need to reverse or adjust the payroll run to make changes.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the payroll schema and the relevant wage types. Ensure that the settings for group employee contributions and individual employee contributions are correctly defined.
  Clear Employee Contributions: If the error indicates that employee contributions and percentages need to be emptied, you may need to manually clear these fields in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments or deductions).
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the payroll for the affected employees to ensure that the contributions are calculated correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and error messages for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0015 (Additional Payments) and IT0064 (Employee Contributions) to understand where the contributions are stored and how they are processed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or data, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.