How To Fix 5Z053 - Employee is liable to SP from & to &, but is not active for full period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Employee is liable to SP from & to &, but is not active for full period

What causes this issue?

The employee is specified in infotype 0051 as liable for supplementary
pension contributions for the specified period. However, the employee is
not active (for example, has left) during this period or part thereof
and is therefore not liable to contributions.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the affected record or records in infotype 0051.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z053 - Employee is liable to SP from & to &, but is not active for full period ?

  The SAP error message 5Z053 indicates that an employee is liable for social insurance (SP) contributions for a specific period, but they are not active for the entire duration of that period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, where the system checks the employee's status against the requirements for social insurance contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not have been active (e.g., on leave, terminated, or not yet hired) for the entire period for which the social insurance contributions are being calculated.
  Date Range: The date range specified in the error message may not align with the employee's active employment dates.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration or settings that do not correctly reflect the employee's status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system for the specified period. Ensure that the employee is marked as active for the entire duration.
  Adjust Dates: If the employee was on leave or had a break in service, adjust the dates in the payroll or employee master data to reflect the correct active periods.
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll data for any inconsistencies or errors that may have led to this message. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0007) are correctly maintained.
  Consult with HR: If necessary, consult with the HR department to confirm the employee's employment status and any relevant changes that may have occurred during the specified period.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the employee's contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Pay attention to relevant infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0007 (Planned Working Time) to ensure they are correctly maintained.
  Social Insurance Configuration: Review the configuration settings for social insurance in the SAP system to ensure they align with legal requirements and company policies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and social insurance contributions for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve SAP support or a consultant with expertise in payroll processing to further investigate the problem.