How To Fix 5O169 - Contribution group not maintained on date of issue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Contribution group not maintained on date of issue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O169 - Contribution group not maintained on date of issue ?

  The SAP error message 5O169 ("Contribution group not maintained on date of issue") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with social insurance contributions in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid contribution group for the specified date of issue, which is necessary for calculating payroll or contributions correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution group for the specified date has not been maintained in the system. This could be due to a lack of setup in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Date Issues: The date of issue may fall outside the range of valid dates for the contribution group.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may not have the correct contribution group assigned, or it may not be updated for the relevant period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and ensure that the contribution groups are properly defined for the required date range.
  Verify that the contribution group is maintained in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Infotype 0001, 0002, etc.) to ensure that the correct contribution group is assigned.
  If necessary, update the employee's master data to reflect the correct contribution group.
  
  
  
  Review Date Validity:
  
  Ensure that the date of issue you are processing falls within the valid date range for the contribution group. If it does not, you may need to adjust the date or maintain the contribution group for the required period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details related to your organization's configuration and any additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records, or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) and 0015 (Additional Payments) that may relate to contribution groups.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.