How To Fix 5N879 - No contribution amount or scale entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 879

• Message text: No contribution amount or scale entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N879 - No contribution amount or scale entered ?

  The SAP error message 5N879, "No contribution amount or scale entered," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a contribution amount or a scale to be defined for a specific payroll element, but it has not been provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution amount or scale may not have been configured in the system for the relevant payroll element.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of necessary contribution information.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues with the payroll schema or rules that are not correctly set up to handle the contributions.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during payroll processing can lead to missing values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and ensure that the contribution amounts or scales are properly defined for the payroll elements in question.
  Verify that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to contributions are filled out correctly.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view and edit employee data.
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to process the contributions.
  Make sure that the relevant operations for contributions are included in the payroll processing logic.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  If the error occurred during manual data entry, double-check the entries for accuracy and completeness.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out before processing payroll.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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 problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on payroll configuration and processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.