How To Fix 5Z010 - Supplementary pension institute cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Supplementary pension institute cannot be determined

How to fix this error?

Check feature VAGKY and the <LS>Employer Data</> table (T5D5B) and
maintain them if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z010 - Supplementary pension institute cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5Z010, which states "Supplementary pension institute cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate supplementary pension institution for an employee, which is necessary for processing pension-related contributions or benefits.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The supplementary pension institute may not be configured in the system for the specific employee or for the relevant payroll area.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the infotype related to pension plans (e.g., Infotype 0580 for supplementary pension).
  Pension Plan Assignment: The employee may not be assigned to a valid pension plan or the plan may not be active.
  Organizational Structure: Changes in the organizational structure or payroll area may not have been reflected in the employee's data.
  Country-Specific Regulations: There may be country-specific settings that are not properly configured, affecting the determination of the pension institute.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0580) to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the supplementary pension institute is properly configured in the system. This includes checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Assign Pension Plan: Make sure that the employee is assigned to a valid and active pension plan. This can be done in the employee's master data.
  Review Payroll Area Settings: Check the payroll area settings to ensure that they are correctly set up to include the supplementary pension institute.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Test in a Development Environment: If changes are made, test the configuration in a development or test environment before applying it to the production system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to pension plans, such as Infotype 0580 (Supplementary Pension) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error 5Z010 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: Collaborate with your HR or payroll team to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained and that any changes in regulations are accounted for.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.