How To Fix HRGB_TPS136 - TRANSITION Error; Change from Final Salary to CARE has not taken place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_TPS - Teacher's Pension Scheme

• Message number: 136

• Message text: TRANSITION Error; Change from Final Salary to CARE has not taken place

What causes this issue?

The payroll function GEXCP will issue this error message if the
following conditions have been met.
1) The employee is covered under "TAPERED" or "TRANSITION" arrangements
in their Contract Elements infotype (0016) and
2) The current payroll period <ZH>OVERLAPS</> their (Tapered) Transition
date and
3) The employee is in a FINAL SALARY scheme on the day before their
(Tapered) Transition date and
4) The employee IS NOT in a CARE scheme on the day of their (Tapered)
Transition date.

System Response

This is an error that must be corrected.

How to fix this error?

EITHER ,,correct the employee's Pension Scheme Details infotype (0071)
OR ,,,,correct the employee's Contract Elements infotype (0016)
In the most extreme cases, the Pension Scheme Details will be valid and
the user will have no choice but to either clear out the Transition
Arrangements field (TRNTY) on the Contract Elements infotype (0016) or
change it to a different value. It is very unlikely that the employee's
Date Of Birth will be incorrect.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_TPS136 - TRANSITION Error; Change from Final Salary to CARE has not taken place ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_TPS136, which indicates a "TRANSITION Error; Change from Final Salary to CARE has not taken place," typically arises in the context of pension administration within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with pension schemes that transition from a Final Salary scheme to a CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) scheme.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The error may occur due to inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pension schemes in the system, particularly if the transition rules between Final Salary and CARE are not correctly defined.
  Incorrect Transition Dates: The transition date may not be set correctly, or the employee may not be eligible for the transition based on the defined rules.
  Missing Transition Logic: The logic that governs the transition from Final Salary to CARE may not be implemented or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data and ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly filled out. Pay special attention to the dates and values related to salary and pension contributions.
  Review Configuration: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the transition rules between Final Salary and CARE are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the relevant schema and rules in the payroll configuration.
  Verify Transition Dates: Ensure that the transition date is correctly set and that the employee is eligible for the transition based on the defined criteria.
  Run the Transition Program: If applicable, run any specific programs or reports that handle the transition from Final Salary to CARE to ensure that the necessary calculations and updates are performed.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it. SAP Notes often contain patches or updates that can fix known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the structure and configuration of the SAP HR module, especially the payroll and benefits components, is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  Pension Schemes: Familiarity with the specific pension schemes in use (Final Salary and CARE) and their rules will help in diagnosing the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the transition works as expected and that no further errors occur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to conduct a deeper analysis of the problem.