How To Fix 5Z823 - Spouse component of cost-of-living allowance in PDPBSTVOED_UEB is invalid

5Z823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Spouse component of cost-of-living allowance in PDPBSTVOED_UEB is invalid

What causes this issue?

The data of the spousal component of the cost-of-living allowance in the
backup table has errors.

System Response

The indirect valuation of the structure equalization wage type was
terminated.

How to fix this error?

Correct or complete the entries in backup table PDPBSTVOED_UEB using
report RPUTVOED3.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5Z823 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z823, which states "Spouse component of cost-of-living allowance in PDPBSTVOED_UEB is invalid," typically relates to issues in the configuration or data entry for the cost-of-living allowance (COLA) in the payroll system. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The configuration for the cost-of-living allowance may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables or infotypes.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the employee's spouse in the payroll infotypes (e.g., infotype 0002 for personal data).
  Missing Master Data: The employee's master data may not include necessary information about the spouse, which is required for calculating the COLA.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area settings may not support the spouse component for COLA, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the cost-of-living allowance in the relevant