How To Fix 5Z720 - &1: Change of benefit amount and payment amount

5Z720 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 720

• Message text: &1: Change of benefit amount and payment amount

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5Z720 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z720 typically relates to issues in the payroll or benefits processing module, specifically when there is a discrepancy between the benefit amount and the payment amount. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during payroll processing, when trying to adjust benefits, or when there are changes in employee compensation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Discrepancy in Amounts: The most common cause of this error is a mismatch between the benefit amount that has been set up in the system and the payment amount that is being processed. This can happen if:
  
  The benefit amount was changed after the payment amount was calculated.
  There are manual adjustments made to either the benefit or payment amounts that are not in sync.
  Configuration issues in the benefits module or payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: If the benefit types or payment types are not configured correctly in the system, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry