How To Fix 5Z711 - Income acc. to section 61(2) BeamtVG not permitted for manual psn payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Income acc. to section 61(2) BeamtVG not permitted for manual psn payment

What causes this issue?

You have specified an income in accordance with sec. 61 para. 2 BeamtVG.
However, this is not permitted for this manual pension.

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?

Specify the suspension amount to be imputed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z711 - Income acc. to section 61(2) BeamtVG not permitted for manual psn payment ?

  The SAP error message 5Z711 indicates that there is an issue with processing a manual payment for an income account according to section 61(2) of the BeamtVG (Beamtenversorgungsgesetz, or Civil Servants Pension Act in Germany). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with civil servant payments.
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The income account specified in the payroll run may not be configured to allow manual payments. This could be due to settings in the payroll schema or the specific wage type configuration.
  
  
  Legal Restrictions: According to the BeamtVG, certain payments may have restrictions on how they can be processed, especially for civil servants. The system may be enforcing these legal constraints.
  
  
  Wage Type Settings: The wage type associated with the payment may not be set up correctly to allow for manual processing. This could include settings related to the payment type or the account assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up to allow manual payments.
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the income account is correctly defined and that there are no restrictions preventing manual payments.
  
  
  
  Review Legal Compliance:
  
  Ensure that the payment you are trying to process complies with the regulations set forth in the BeamtVG. If the payment is not permitted under the law, you may need to find an alternative method of processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Wage Type Settings:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: PE01 or PE02) and verify the settings for the wage type in question. Make sure that it is allowed for manual payments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on handling this error message. There may be additional notes or patches available that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payment can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Legal Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the BeamtVG and any other relevant legal frameworks that govern civil servant payments in your jurisdiction.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll processing.