How To Fix 5Z004 - Supplementary pension fund & is missing in SPF table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Supplementary pension fund & is missing in SPF table

What causes this issue?

There is no entry in table T5D5Z for the specified supplementary
pension fund.

How to fix this error?

Maintain this entry in table T5D5Z using table maintenance (transaction
SM31)
OR

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

Call the initial screen for the supplementary pension program
(transaction PU11) and maintain the entry in the <LS>SPF Data</> table
(T5D5Z).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z004 - Supplementary pension fund & is missing in SPF table ?

  The SAP error message 5Z004 indicates that a supplementary pension fund is missing in the SPF (Supplementary Pension Fund) table. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee benefits related to pension funds.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll or benefits related to a supplementary pension fund that has not been defined or is not correctly configured in the SPF table. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The supplementary pension fund has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's master data or in the configuration of the pension fund.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some entries may not have been transferred correctly.
  Changes in Legislation: Changes in pension fund regulations may require updates to the SPF table that have not been implemented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SPF Table Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPF or SPF1 in SAP to view the Supplementary Pension Fund table.
  Verify if the required pension fund is listed. If it is missing, you will need to create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Supplementary Pension Fund:
  
  If the pension fund is missing, you can create a new entry in the SPF table.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the fund name, type, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the supplementary pension fund is correctly assigned to the employee.
  Make sure that the fund type and other related information are accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to supplementary pension funds in your organization to ensure compliance with regulations.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Processing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPF, PA30, and PA40 for managing employee data and pension fund configurations.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for specific details on configuring supplementary pension funds.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the SPF table and employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5Z004 error in SAP.