How To Fix 5Z704 - Specify a currency for the "Total Pension" amount field

5Z704 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 704

• Message text: Specify a currency for the "Total Pension" amount field

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5Z704 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z704, which states "Specify a currency for the 'Total Pension' amount field," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or pension calculations within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a currency to be specified for the total pension amount, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Currency Information: The most common cause of this error is that the currency field for the total pension amount has not been filled in or is left blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or pension module, where the currency settings are not properly defined.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the user may have overlooked entering the currency for the pension amount.
  Integration Issues: If the pension data is being pulled from another system or module, there may be a failure in the data transfer that results in missing currency information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data