How To Fix 5V022 - The number of disabled children exceeds the number of children at charge.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 022

• Message text: The number of disabled children exceeds the number of children at charge.

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?

Note that the number of disabled children at charge will be added to
the number of children at charge to determine the total tax reduction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V022 - The number of disabled children exceeds the number of children at charge. ?

  The SAP error message 5V022, "The number of disabled children exceeds the number of children at charge," typically occurs in the context of managing family or dependent data in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to personnel administration or payroll.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that the number of disabled children (or dependents) entered in the system exceeds the total number of children that are considered dependents or "children at charge." This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry where the number of disabled children is mistakenly entered as higher than the total number of children.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system regarding the definitions of dependents and their statuses.
  Missing Data: If the system does not have the correct information about the total number of children, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Check the records for the employee in question and ensure that the number of disabled children is accurately reflected.
  Ensure that the total number of children at charge is correctly entered and matches the number of disabled children.
  
  
  
  Adjust Records:
  
  If there is an error in the number of disabled children, correct it to ensure it does not exceed the number of children at charge.
  If the number of children at charge is incorrect, update it to reflect the accurate count.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR or payroll configuration team to ensure that the system settings regarding dependents and their statuses are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Manuals: Refer to SAP user manuals or help documentation for guidance on managing dependent data.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, 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.