How To Fix HRPAYDECI173 - No longer possible to reduce the quota of the contrib. to suppl. pension.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No longer possible to reduce the quota of the contrib. to suppl. pension.

What causes this issue?

The quota deduction of the contribution to supplementary pension is no
longer supported as of 2018 as the tax-free quota has been exceeded.

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?

Create infotype 0699 for this employee in order to correctly map the
supplementary pension. Refer to
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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI173 - No longer possible to reduce the quota of the contrib. to suppl. pension. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI173, which states "No longer possible to reduce the quota of the contrib. to suppl. pension," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with contributions to supplementary pension plans. This error indicates that there is an attempt to reduce the contribution quota for a supplementary pension plan, but the system has determined that this action is not permissible at the current stage of processing.
  Causes:
  
  Payroll Period Status: The payroll period may have already been closed, preventing any changes to contributions.
  Legal Regulations: There may be legal restrictions or company policies that prevent the reduction of contributions once they have been set for a specific period.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the supplementary pension plan may not allow for changes to be made after a certain point in time.
  Employee Status: The employee's status (e.g., termination, retirement) may affect the ability to modify contribution quotas.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Ensure that the payroll period is still open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or make adjustments in the next payroll period.
  Review Contribution Settings: Check the configuration settings for the supplementary pension plan in the SAP system to understand the rules governing contribution changes.
  Consult Legal Guidelines: Verify if there are any legal or company policy restrictions that prevent the reduction of contributions.
  Employee Record Review: Review the employee's record to ensure that their status allows for changes to the contribution quota.
  Use Correct Transaction Codes: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction codes and processes to make changes to the contribution quotas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling contribution quotas for supplementary pensions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation related to payroll processing and supplementary pension plans for detailed procedures and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.