How To Fix 5Z181 - No record exists for Pension Payments infotype (0322) in the period & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No record exists for Pension Payments infotype (0322) in the period & - &

What causes this issue?

Imputation to a pension payment is only possible if a pension payment
exists in the period selected.

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?

First create a "Pension Payments" infotype record for the period
selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z181 - No record exists for Pension Payments infotype (0322) in the period & - & ?

  The SAP error message 5Z181 indicates that there is no record for Pension Payments (Infotype 0322) for the specified period. This error typically arises when you are trying to process payroll or generate reports that require pension payment data, but the necessary records are missing for the specified employee and time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype Record: The most common cause is that the Infotype 0322 (Pension Payments) has not been maintained for the employee in question for the specified period.
  Incorrect Period: The period you are trying to access may not align with the records that exist in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight in entering the pension payment data, or it may have been deleted or not saved properly.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the payroll or benefits module that prevents the system from recognizing the records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  Check if Infotype 0322 exists for the relevant period. If it does not, you will need to create or update the record.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype 0322:
  
  If the record is missing, you can create it by using transaction code PA30.
  Enter the employee number and the relevant period, then create a new record for Infotype 0322 with the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Verify Period:
  
  Ensure that you are querying the correct period. Sometimes, the payroll processing might be looking for records in a different time frame than expected.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the data or how to proceed, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the necessary records are maintained correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to pension payments and ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0322: This infotype is used to store information related to pension payments for employees. It is crucial for payroll processing and reporting.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining infotypes and understanding payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z181 and ensure that the necessary pension payment records are in place for the specified period.