How To Fix 5U897 - No premium meth., exp. rate or manual rate assigned to WC state & code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 897

• Message text: No premium meth., exp. rate or manual rate assigned to WC state & code &

Diagnosis
When calculating the workers' compensation premium, the report did not
find one of the following:
the premium calculation method
the experience rate
the manual rate
the experience modifier
System response
The report stops process.
Procedure
Maintain the missing information and run the report again. You can
maintain this information in the Workers' Compensation section of the
Personnel Administration IMG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U897 - No premium meth., exp. rate or manual rate assigned to WC state & code & ?

  The SAP error message "5U897 No premium meth., exp. rate or manual rate assigned to WC state & code &" typically occurs in the context of workers' compensation (WC) insurance calculations within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is no premium method, expected rate, or manual rate assigned to the specified workers' compensation state and code.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the necessary configuration for workers' compensation insurance is not set up in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Missing premium methods for the specific workers' compensation state.
  No expected rates defined for the workers' compensation code.
  Absence of manual rates that should be applied.
  
  
  
  Incorrect or Incomplete Data: The workers' compensation state and code being referenced may not have been properly defined in the system, or the data may be incomplete.
  
  
  Changes in Legislation: Sometimes, changes in workers' compensation laws or regulations may require updates to the rates or methods used in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for workers' compensation in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Payroll or Benefits).
  Ensure that the premium methods, expected rates, and manual rates are correctly defined for the specific state and code in question.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Rates:
  
  If the rates are missing, you will need to define them. This may involve:
  
  Setting up a new premium method.
  Entering expected rates for the workers' compensation code.
  Adding any necessary manual rates.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review State and Code:
  
  Verify that the state and code being referenced in the error message are correct and exist in the system.
  If they are incorrect, update the relevant employee records or payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to set up workers' compensation rates and methods.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to workers' compensation configuration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and rates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the workers' compensation calculations are functioning correctly in your SAP system.