How To Fix 5Z513 - COLA model not defined; cost of living allow. level cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 513

• Message text: COLA model not defined; cost of living allow. level cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The SAP system is attempting to determine the model for cost-of-living
allowance levels (COLA model) from table T5D7J (<ZK>Control of BDA and
COLA Relevance (Basic Pay)</>) based on the following parameters:
Pay scale key: &V1& (country grouping, pay scale type, pay scale area)
<DS:DE.TRFKZ>Grouping of employee subgroups for collective agreement
provision (pay scale indicator)</>: &V2&
<DS:DE.MASSN>Action type</>: &V3&
Start date: &V4&
Since no COLA model is defined for this combination of parameters, the
SAP system cannot determine the cost-of-living allowance level for the
employee.

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?

The system settings may contain an error. Check the pay scale data in
the <LS>Type</> and <LS>Area</> fields. If these values are correct,
contact your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check view V_T5D7J (<ZK>Models to determine COL allowance and pay
seniority (PSG)</>) and add the missing entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z513 - COLA model not defined; cost of living allow. level cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5Z513, which states "COLA model not defined; cost of living allowance level cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) model for an employee, which is necessary for calculating their compensation accurately.
  Cause:
  
  Missing COLA Model Configuration: The COLA model has not been defined in the system for the relevant employee group or location.
  Incorrect Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information linked to the COLA model.
  Organizational Structure Issues: The organizational unit or position may not be correctly set up to reference a valid COLA model.
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings for COLA may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define COLA Model:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for defining COLA models.
  Ensure that a COLA model is created and properly configured for the relevant employee groups and locations.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) to ensure that all necessary fields related to COLA are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that has a defined COLA model.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  Check the organizational structure to ensure that the employee's position or department is linked to a valid COLA model.
  Make sure that the relevant infotypes (like IT0001, IT0002, etc.) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify the customizing settings for COLA in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary parameters are set up correctly.
  If there are any specific rules or conditions for COLA, ensure they are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or compensation calculation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for customizing), PA30 (for employee master data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring COLA models and related payroll settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z513 and ensure that the COLA model is correctly defined and utilized in your SAP system.