How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV229 - Rule & & for pension bonus/deduction is not defined on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Rule & & for pension bonus/deduction is not defined on &

What causes this issue?

Ruke &V1& &V2& should be executed to calculate deductions or bonuses
for pension benefits. However, this rule is not created on &V3&.

System Response

Processing was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain table T5DW8

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV229 - Rule & & for pension bonus/deduction is not defined on & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV229 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of pension bonuses or deductions in the payroll processing for a specific employee or group of employees. The message typically means that the system is unable to find a defined rule for calculating a pension bonus or deduction for the specified employee or payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension bonus or deduction rule has not been defined in the system for the specified employee or payroll area.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The employee's infotype data (such as IT 0014 for recurring payments and deductions or IT 0015 for additional payments) may not be correctly maintained.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area settings may not include the necessary rules for pension calculations.
  Custom Rules: If custom rules are being used, they may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO) and navigate to the payroll area where the pension rules are defined.
  Ensure that the necessary rules for pension bonuses and deductions are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's infotype records (especially IT 0014 and IT 0015) to ensure that the pension-related data is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that all relevant infotypes are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Review the payroll area settings to ensure that the pension rules are included in the payroll processing for that area.
  
  
  
  Custom Rules:
  
  If custom rules are being used, ensure that they are correctly defined in the system and that they are active.
  Check for any recent changes or updates that may have affected the custom rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (Customizing), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to access the relevant data and configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring payroll rules and handling specific error messages.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee 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 identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEBAV229 error message in SAP.