How To Fix 5Z118 - Pension reason field can only be filled if headcount is 2, 5, 6, or empty

5Z118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Pension reason field can only be filled if headcount is 2, 5, 6, or empty

What causes this issue?

The "Reason for Entry into Pension" field is allowed to be filled only
if the "Balance/Change in Balance" field has the value 2, 5, or 6, or is
empty.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z118 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z118 indicates that there is a restriction on the "Pension reason" field in the context of employee headcount. Specifically, this error occurs when the "Pension reason" field is filled inappropriately based on the headcount value. The error message states that the "Pension reason" field can only be filled if the headcount is 2, 5, 6, or if it is empty.
  
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Headcount Value: The headcount value in the relevant employee record does not match the allowed values (2, 5, 6, or empty) when the "Pension reason" field is filled.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry where the headcount was set to a value that is not permitted while trying to fill the "Pension reason" field.
  Configuration Issue: There might be a configuration issue in the SAP system that is enforcing this rule incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
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