How To Fix 5Z839 - The structure equalization amount cannot be determined

5Z839 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 839

• Message text: The structure equalization amount cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The amount for the structure equalization cannot be determined because
the spouse component (field OZBEE) had the value 3 (variable) at the
time of the transition. This value should not be used in conjunction
with TVoeD or TV-L.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z839 - The structure equalization amount cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5Z839, "The structure equalization amount cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or profit centers. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the equalization amount for a specific structure, which is often related to the distribution of costs or revenues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for structure equalization may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers that prevent the calculation.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the relevant cost objects may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the postings that lead to discrepancies in the amounts that need to be equalized.
  Period Closing Issues: If the period is closed, it may prevent further calculations or postings related to equalization.
  
  Solutions:
  
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