How To Fix HRPAYDEEH427 - Missing benefits group for employee without collective agreement data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Missing benefits group for employee without collective agreement data

What causes this issue?

For employees that are paid according to mutual agreement or who are not
assigned to a collective agreement provision, the benefits group must be
assigned.
As of 2010, trainees without collective agreement provision and benefits
group were reported.
The benefits group is assigned either using the table V_T5D3M or using
the infotype Statistic (0033).

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH427 - Missing benefits group for employee without collective agreement data ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH427 indicates that there is a missing benefits group for an employee who does not have collective agreement data. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate benefits group for an employee due to the absence of necessary data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Benefits Group: The employee does not have a benefits group assigned in their master data, which is required for payroll calculations.
  Absence of Collective Agreement Data: The employee is not covered by a collective agreement, which usually provides the necessary guidelines for benefits and payroll processing.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of required information for payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Benefits Group:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction code PA30).
  Check the employee's infotype (e.g., IT 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions) to see if a benefits group is assigned.
  If not, assign the appropriate benefits group based on the employee's eligibility and company policies.
  
  
  
  Review Collective Agreement Data:
  
  If the employee should be covered by a collective agreement, ensure that the relevant data is correctly maintained in the system.
  Check the infotype related to collective agreements (e.g., IT 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct organizational unit that has a collective agreement.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the benefits groups and collective agreements are correctly configured in the system. This may involve working with your SAP HR configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on how to manage benefits groups and collective agreements in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the employee's payroll is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and any other infotypes related to benefits and payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee master data and payroll settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll processing.