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

5Z513 - Overview

• 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.

5Z513 - Details

• 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