How To Fix 5Q445 - Pension due to incapacity to work is only relevant for bonuses as of 2008

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Pension due to incapacity to work is only relevant for bonuses as of 2008

What causes this issue?

As of contribution year 2008, pension due to incapacity to work is
included in the bonus-relevant income of the previous year in accordance
with ?86a Para. 1 Sentence 2 No. 4 EStG.

System Response

For contribution years before 2008, no previous year?s pension is
reported.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q445 - Pension due to incapacity to work is only relevant for bonuses as of 2008 ?

  The SAP error message 5Q445 indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of pension contributions due to incapacity to work, specifically in the context of bonuses that are relevant for the year 2008 and onwards. This error typically arises in the payroll processing module of SAP when the system encounters a situation where the pension calculation is not applicable or is incorrectly configured for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may be caused by incorrect configuration settings in the payroll schema or the infotype settings related to pension contributions.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes that are required for the pension calculation.
  Legislative Changes: Changes in legislation regarding pension contributions may not have been updated in the SAP system, leading to discrepancies in how bonuses are treated.
  Time Period Restrictions: The system may be set to only consider certain time periods for pension contributions, and the bonus being processed may fall outside of this range.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the pension contributions are correctly set up for bonuses. This includes checking the relevant payroll schema and rules.
  Review Employee Data: Verify the employee's master data and infotypes (such as IT0001, IT0008, IT0014) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly entered and up to date.
  Update Legislative Settings: If there have been changes in pension legislation, ensure that the SAP system is updated accordingly. This may involve applying patches or updates provided by SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that pension contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to error 5Q445. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific error messages and provide solutions.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.