How To Fix 5Z097 - Employee is under 17 years old

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Employee is under 17 years old

What causes this issue?

The employee is younger than 17 years of age. According to the majority
of SPF agreements, this means he or she is not liable to pay insurance
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?

Only create this record if a justified reason exists. If this is not
the case, cancel the procedure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z097 - Employee is under 17 years old ?

  The SAP error message 5Z097, which states "Employee is under 17 years old," typically occurs in the context of employee data management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error is triggered when an attempt is made to perform an action (such as hiring, assigning a position, or processing payroll) for an employee who is under the minimum age requirement set by the organization or legal regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Age Restriction: The organization has set a minimum age requirement for employment, often in compliance with labor laws or internal policies.
  Incorrect Date of Birth: The employee's date of birth may have been entered incorrectly in the system, leading to the system calculating their age as under 17.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error in the employee's personal information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Employee's Date of Birth:
  
  Check the employee's date of birth in the SAP system to ensure it is entered correctly.
  If the date is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct information.
  
  
  
  Review Age Requirements:
  
  Confirm the organization's age requirements for employment. If the employee is indeed under the minimum age, they cannot be processed for employment-related actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Legal and HR Policies:
  
  Ensure that the age restrictions align with local labor laws and organizational policies. If there are exceptions or special cases, consult with HR or legal advisors.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Status:
  
  If the employee is underage and should not be processed, consider adjusting their status in the system or removing them from the active employee list until they meet the age requirement.
  
  
  
  Training and Awareness:
  
  Provide training for HR personnel on data entry and compliance with age-related regulations to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Compliance: Many countries have strict labor laws regarding the employment of minors, which can include restrictions on the types of work they can perform and the hours they can work.
  SAP Configuration: The age restrictions may be configured in the SAP system settings. If necessary, consult with an SAP HCM consultant to review and adjust these settings.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of any changes made to employee records and the rationale behind them for compliance and auditing purposes.
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.