How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV185 - Table for age factors is not maintained correctly (T5DWOG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Table for age factors is not maintained correctly (T5DWOG)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Table for age factors has not been maintained correctly (T5DWO).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV185 - Table for age factors is not maintained correctly (T5DWOG) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV185 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of the age factors table (T5DWOG) in the HR module, specifically related to payroll processing. This table is crucial for determining age-related factors that can affect payroll calculations, such as pension contributions or other age-dependent benefits.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Entries: The age factors table (T5DWOG) may not have the necessary entries for the age ranges or categories required for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The entries in the table may be incorrectly configured, such as wrong age ranges or factors.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system being unable to retrieve the correct age factors.
  Transport Issues: If the table was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly updated or maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table Entries:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N and enter the table name T5DWOG.
  Verify that the necessary entries for age factors are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Table Entries:
  
  If entries are missing or incorrect, you can maintain the table using transaction code SM30 or SM31.
  Ensure that the age ranges and corresponding factors are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to payroll and age factors in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the T5DWOG table for specific guidelines on how to maintain it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll calculations are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE16N (to view table entries), SM30, SM31 (to maintain table entries).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and age factors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the HRPAYDEBAV185 error message in your SAP system.