How To Fix 5Z236 - Pension amount for &1 &2 is &4 instead of &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Pension amount for &1 &2 is &4 instead of &3

What causes this issue?

A pension amount of &V4& has been submitted for a pension with
imputation type &V1& and number &V2&. However, the amount stored in the
system is &V3&. The infotype does not allow you to change the amount.

How to fix this error?

Check the data and, if necessary, correct the Pension Imputation
infotype (0326).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z236 - Pension amount for &1 &2 is &4 instead of &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z236 indicates a discrepancy in the pension amount for a specific employee or record. The message typically appears in the context of payroll processing or pension calculations, where the system expects a certain pension amount but finds a different one.
  Cause:
  The error message 5Z236 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data may have been entered in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for pension calculations may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Changes in Legislation: Updates in pension regulations or rules that have not been reflected in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be processing the pension calculations correctly.
  Missing or Incorrect Infotypes: Required infotypes related to pension data may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error message 5Z236, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and payroll data for any discrepancies. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for basic pay, Infotype 0014 for recurring payments) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for pension calculations in the SAP system. This includes checking the relevant wage types and their settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Update Legislation: If there have been recent changes in pension regulations, ensure that the system has been updated accordingly. This may involve applying patches or updates from SAP.
  
  
  Analyze Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly set up to calculate pension amounts. Look for any customizations that may affect the calculations.
  
  
  Run Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the affected employee to see how the pension amount is being calculated and identify where the discrepancy arises.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to error message 5Z236 for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll and pension calculations, such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay), Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments), and Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing steps in SAP and how they relate to pension calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates related to pension calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5Z236 in your SAP system.