How To Fix 5Q010 - Supplementary pension fund cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Supplementary pension fund cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check feature VAGKY and the <LS>Employee data</> table (table T5D5B)
and change these if required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q010 - Supplementary pension fund cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5Q010 ("Supplementary pension fund cannot be determined") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee benefits related to pension funds. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate supplementary pension fund for an employee based on the provided data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The supplementary pension fund may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information (e.g., pension fund type, eligibility) to determine the correct pension fund.
  Collective Agreements: If the employee is covered by a collective agreement, the relevant conditions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Infotype Data: The required infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0580 for supplementary pension fund) may not be maintained for the employee.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise due to country-specific settings that are not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the supplementary pension fund is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction SPRO).
  Verify that the pension fund is assigned to the correct payroll area and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0580) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Validate Collective Agreements:
  
  If applicable, review the collective agreements to ensure that the conditions for the supplementary pension fund are correctly defined and that the employee is eligible.
  
  
  
  Maintain Infotypes:
  
  If the required infotypes are missing, create or update them with the necessary information regarding the supplementary pension fund.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring supplementary pension funds in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that the supplementary pension fund is correctly determined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert 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.