How To Fix 5Y171 - Contributions missing for the personnel number selected (infotype 154)

5Y171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Contributions missing for the personnel number selected (infotype 154)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y171 - Contributions missing for the personnel number selected (infotype 154) ?

  The SAP error message 5Y171, which states "Contributions missing for the personnel number selected (infotype 154)," typically occurs in the context of managing employee benefits or contributions, particularly in relation to infotype 154 (which is often used for managing contributions in SAP HR).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error indicates that there are missing contributions for the specified personnel number in infotype 154. This could mean that the necessary entries for contributions (like pension, health insurance, etc.) have not been maintained for that employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the related payroll schema that prevents the contributions from being calculated or displayed correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be errors in data entry, such as incorrect personnel number or missing records in the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 154: Go to the employee's record and check infotype 154 to ensure that all required contribution data is entered correctly. If contributions