How To Fix 5Z120 - For this headcount, enter the pension reason

5Z120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: For this headcount, enter the pension reason

What causes this issue?

You have selected one of the following values in the <LS>Headcount,
Change to Headcount</> field:
Increase
Increase/reduction due to death in prev. yr with sur.depnts
Increase/reduction in prev.yr due to death w/o surv.deps
No change in headcount
In such cases, the reason must be entered in the <LS>Pension Reason</>
field.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z120 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z120 typically indicates that there is a missing or incorrect entry related to the pension reason for a specific headcount in the system. This error often arises during payroll processing or when managing employee benefits, particularly in relation to pension contributions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pension Reason: The error suggests that the system requires a pension reason code for the employee's headcount, but it has not been provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for pension reasons may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the pension reason was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that a valid pension reason is entered. This can typically be done in the employee's infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Enter the Pension Reason: If the pension reason is missing, enter the appropriate code in the