How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV054 - Error when calculating pension amount with employment period scale &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Error when calculating pension amount with employment period scale &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system tried to calculate the pension amount
using the seniority scale &V1&.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Function module: &V2&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV054 - Error when calculating pension amount with employment period scale & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV054 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when calculating pension amounts based on employment period scales. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the pension calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The employment period scale may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries or incorrect settings in the relevant tables.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll data that is required for the pension calculation.
  Pension Plan Settings: The pension plan settings may not be aligned with the employment period scale, leading to discrepancies during the calculation.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they might be causing the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the employment period scale in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly defined.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify the settings for pension calculations.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the pension calculation.
  Ensure that the employment period is correctly maintained in the employee's records.
  
  
  
  Review Pension Plan Settings:
  
  Verify that the pension plan settings are correctly defined and that they correspond to the employment period scale being used.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical expertise in ABAP programming.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration or data information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE02 (Maintain Payroll), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the pension calculations are accurate.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEBAV054 error in your SAP system.