How To Fix HRPAYDEAVMG161 - Invalid combination of investment type &1/contract model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAVMG - German Pension Reform

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Invalid combination of investment type &1/contract model &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG161 - Invalid combination of investment type &1/contract model &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG161 indicates that there is an invalid combination of investment type and contract model in the payroll or benefits processing module. This error typically arises in the context of employee benefits, particularly when dealing with investment plans or contracts that are not correctly configured or do not match the expected parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The investment type and contract model may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee master data or in the specific payroll or benefits records.
  Incompatibility: The combination of investment type and contract model may not be valid according to the business rules defined in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain investment types or contract models.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for investment types and contract models in the SAP system. Ensure that the combinations are valid and correctly set up in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Validate Data Entries: Go through the employee master data and payroll records to ensure that the investment type and contract model are entered correctly. Look for any discrepancies or typos.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific investment types and contract models to understand the valid combinations.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur. This may involve running payroll simulations or processing benefits to verify the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For customizing settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For payroll processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.