How To Fix HRPANL_EN873 - Indicator for PAWW is assigned to invalid SI branch &1 in table T5N11

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 873

• Message text: Indicator for PAWW is assigned to invalid SI branch &1 in table T5N11

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN873 - Indicator for PAWW is assigned to invalid SI branch &1 in table T5N11 ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN873 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of the indicator for the PAWW (Pension Adjustment) to an invalid SI (Social Insurance) branch in the table T5N11. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when configuring social insurance settings in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid SI Branch: The error suggests that the SI branch referenced in the configuration does not exist or is not valid in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary entries in the T5N11 table may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find a valid assignment for the PAWW indicator.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the employee's social insurance settings or the configuration of the PAWW indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T5N11: 
  
  Go to transaction SE16 or SE11 and check the entries in table T5N11. Ensure that the SI branch referenced in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  Verify that the PAWW indicator is correctly assigned to a valid SI branch.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the SI branch is missing, you may need to create a new entry in T5N11 with the correct PAWW indicator and the appropriate SI branch.
  If the SI branch is incorrect, update the entry to point to the correct branch.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0001, 0002, etc.) to ensure that the social insurance information is correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct SI branch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or configuration guides related to social insurance and PAWW settings to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16/SE11 (for table display)
  PA30 (for employee master data maintenance)
  PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll processing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for HRPANL_EN873 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPANL_EN873 error and ensure that the PAWW indicator is correctly assigned to a valid SI branch.