How To Fix 5O667 - Specify a severance pay basis for garnishment months.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Specify a severance pay basis for garnishment months.

What causes this issue?

There is no basis for the garnishment months entered.

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?

You must enter a value for one of the following bases:
Statutory Severance Pay Sec. 67 (3) EStG
Special Payment for Rationalization Payments

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O667 - Specify a severance pay basis for garnishment months. ?

  The SAP error message 5O667 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of severance pay in the context of garnishments. Specifically, it suggests that the system requires a specification of a severance pay basis for the garnishment months, which is necessary for processing garnishments correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The severance pay basis for garnishment months has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings related to garnishments and severance pay may not be properly configured in the payroll or garnishment processing settings.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's payroll records that relate to severance pay.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for payroll and garnishments.
  Ensure that the severance pay basis for garnishment months is defined correctly. This may involve setting up the appropriate wage types or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Define Severance Pay Basis:
  
  If the severance pay basis is not defined, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the payroll configuration settings.
  Ensure that the severance pay basis is linked to the correct garnishment types.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data and payroll records to ensure that all necessary information related to severance pay is entered correctly.
  Make sure that the garnishment information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the results to ensure that garnishments are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring garnishments and severance pay.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Garnishment Types: Understand the different types of garnishments that may apply to employees and how they interact with severance pay.
  Wage Types: Familiarize yourself with the wage types used in your organization for severance pay and garnishments.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your garnishment processing complies with local laws and regulations regarding severance pay and garnishments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5O667 and ensure that garnishments are processed correctly in SAP.