How To Fix HRPAYDEAVMG166 - Error in contribution class

HRPAYDEAVMG166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAVMG - German Pension Reform

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Error in contribution class

What causes this issue?

A contribution class was entered for a module for which a contribution
class cannot be entered.

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.

HRPAYDEAVMG166 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG166, which indicates "Error in contribution class," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error is related to issues with the contribution class settings for payroll deductions or contributions, such as social security, health insurance, or pension contributions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The contribution class may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or in the specific contribution class itself.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in relation to payroll-related infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments/deductions).
  Invalid Contribution Class: The contribution class being referenced may not exist or may have been deactivated.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues in the payroll schema that prevent the correct processing of contributions.
  Country-Specific Regulations: If the payroll is configured for a specific