How To Fix 5Z217 - & & Difference between reported and saved pension amount is too large


5Z217 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 217

  • Message text: & & Difference between reported and saved pension amount is too large

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  • What causes this issue?

    The difference between the pension amount saved in the system and the
    one reported by the pension service (Old Amount) exceeds the tolerance
    value specified in the 'DIFFE' constant.

    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?

    For the maximum permitted difference between the reported and saved
    pension amount, you can specify a tolerance value using the 'DIFFE'
    constant in table 'T511K'.
    If the difference amount is less than the tolerance value, the data
    record is processed, that is, the pension amounts are updated in
    infotype 0326.
    If the difference exceeds the tolerance value, an error message is
    displayed.
    Check the difference between the reported pension amount (old) and the
    pension amount entered in the system and increase the tolerance value if
    necessary.

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5Z217 - Details

  • The SAP error message 5Z217, which states "Difference between reported and saved pension amount is too large," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or pension calculations within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a significant discrepancy between the pension amount that has been reported and the amount that has been saved in the system, which can lead to issues in payroll processing or reporting.
    Causes:
    
    Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during payroll processing or pension calculations can lead to discrepancies.
    
    Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the pension calculation schema or rules in the SAP system can result in mismatches. Changes in Pension Regulations: Updates or changes in pension regulations that have not been reflected in the system can cause differences. System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs or issues in the SAP software can lead to incorrect calculations. Timing Issues: If there are timing issues between when data is reported and when it

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