How To Fix 5Q446 - Pension payment &1 in contribution year &2 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Pension payment &1 in contribution year &2 not permitted

What causes this issue?

A pension payment &V1& was calculated although pension due to incapacity
to work is included in the bonus-relevant income of the previous year as
of contribution year 2008 (?86a Para. 1 Sentence 2 No. 4 EStG).

System Response

The BZ01 notification is not created.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing of the cumulation wage type ?VERS? (
<DS:SIMG.OHADOE_ZFA_005>Define Cumulation Wage Types for BZ01
Notifications</>).
The wage type assignment is only valid as of January 01, 2007.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q446 - Pension payment &1 in contribution year &2 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5Q446, which states "Pension payment &1 in contribution year &2 not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with pension contributions and payments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the pension payment being processed for a specific contribution year.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Contribution Year: The contribution year specified in the error message may not be valid for the pension payment being processed. This could happen if the year is outside the allowed range or if the payment is being processed for a year that has already been closed.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict pension payments for certain years or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the payroll or pension processing module could lead to this error. For example, if the payment type or amount is not aligned with the expected values for that contribution year.
  
  
  Legal Regulations: Changes in legal regulations regarding pension contributions and payments may also affect the validity of certain payments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contribution Year: Verify that the contribution year specified in the error message is correct and valid. Ensure that it is within the acceptable range for pension payments.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pension payments. Ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that would prevent the payment from being processed for the specified year.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: Review the data entered for the pension payment. Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that the payment type and amount are appropriate for the contribution year.
  
  
  Consult Legal Guidelines: If there have been recent changes in pension regulations, consult with the legal or compliance team to ensure that the payment aligns with current laws.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates related to pension processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll and pension processing for guidelines on handling contributions and payments.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.