How To Fix 5O572 - No obligation to contribute to pension insurance from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 572

• Message text: No obligation to contribute to pension insurance from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O572 - No obligation to contribute to pension insurance from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5O572 indicates that there is "No obligation to contribute to pension insurance from &1 to &2." This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee contributions to pension insurance.
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified (&1 to &2) may not correspond to a valid period for pension contributions. This could happen if the employee's employment status or pension plan eligibility has changed.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly. This includes missing or incorrect information regarding pension insurance eligibility.
  
  
  Pension Plan Configuration: The configuration of the pension plan in the system may not allow for contributions during the specified period.
  
  
  Legal Regulations: Changes in legal regulations regarding pension contributions may affect the obligation to contribute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Date Range: Verify the date range specified in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and that the employee is eligible for pension contributions during that period.
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data in SAP and check the following:
  
  Ensure that the pension insurance information is correctly maintained.
  Check the employee's status (active, inactive, etc.) and ensure it aligns with the contribution requirements.
  
  
  
  Pension Plan Configuration: Review the configuration of the pension plan in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow contributions for the specified period.
  
  
  Consult Legal Guidelines: If there have been recent changes in pension regulations, consult with your HR or legal department to ensure compliance and update the system accordingly.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue remains unresolved, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and update employee data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on pension insurance configuration and payroll processing.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.