Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPADJP_CP - Message Class for Pension Plan of Japan 
Message number: 505
Message text: Define contribution methods only for pre-paid retirement allowance plan
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The SAP error message "HRPADJP_CP505 Define contribution methods only for pre-paid retirement allowance plan" typically occurs in the context of configuring retirement allowance plans in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of contribution methods for a specific retirement allowance plan.
Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Incorrect Configuration: The contribution methods for the retirement allowance plan have not been defined correctly in the system. This can happen if the plan is not set up as a pre-paid retirement allowance plan, or if the necessary configuration steps have not been completed. Missing Data: Required data for the contribution methods may be missing or incomplete. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the plan configuration. Plan Type Mismatch: The retirement allowance plan may not be classified correctly as a pre-paid plan, leading to
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