How To Fix 5Z188 - No gaps are permitted in the Pension Payments infotype (0322)

5Z188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No gaps are permitted in the Pension Payments infotype (0322)

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5Z188 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z188 "No gaps are permitted in the Pension Payments infotype (0322)" typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or gaps in the data entries for the Pension Payments infotype (0322) in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This infotype is used to manage pension-related data for employees.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Records: There may be missing records for the pension payments for a specific period, leading to gaps in the data.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The start and end dates of the pension payment records may not be continuous, causing a gap.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect or incomplete records.
  Deletion of Records: If records were deleted or not properly maintained, it could create gaps in the infotype.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Infotype Records: Check the records in infotype 0322 for the employee in question. Ensure that there are no missing entries for the required periods.
  Correct Date Ranges: Ensure that the date