How To Fix HRPADJP_CP008 - Participant contribution for this plan is not required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADJP_CP - Message Class for Pension Plan of Japan

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Participant contribution for this plan is not required

What causes this issue?

For corporate-type defined contribution pension plans, the total premium
contribution is made by the employer. A participant contribution is not
required.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADJP_CP008 - Participant contribution for this plan is not required ?

  The SAP error message HRPADJP_CP008, which states "Participant contribution for this plan is not required," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a participant contribution for a plan where such contributions are not necessary or applicable.
  Causes:
  
  Plan Configuration: The specific plan may be configured in such a way that it does not require participant contributions. This could be due to the plan type or the settings defined in the plan configuration.
  Employee Status: The employee's status or eligibility for the plan may not require contributions. For example, if an employee is on leave or has opted out of a particular benefit plan, contributions may not be needed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the employee's master data or in the plan configuration that leads to this error.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, affecting how contributions are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Plan Configuration: Check the configuration of the specific plan in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly. Verify if participant contributions are indeed required for that plan.
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant information is correctly entered. This includes checking the employee's eligibility for the plan and their current status.
  Adjust Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly and that it allows for the processing of contributions as needed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the plan and contribution settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain HR Infotypes) to review and edit employee data and plan configurations.
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes related to benefits and contributions, such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) or Infotype 0167 (Health Insurance).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and benefits administration that may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPADJP_CP008 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.