Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV - Maternity Protection Act - Prohibited Activities 
Message number: 161
Message text: Employee Share German Pension Reform Total
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The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV161 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing for employees in Germany, specifically concerning the Employee Share in relation to the German Pension Reform. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing data, or issues with the employee's payroll records.
Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the related infotypes may not be configured correctly to handle the changes introduced by the German Pension Reform. Missing Data: Required data for the employee, such as pension contributions or share information, may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system. Infotype Issues: The relevant infotypes (e.g., IT 0580 for pension data) may not be maintained properly for the employee. Legal Changes: Changes in legislation regarding pension contributions may not have been updated in the SAP system.
Solution: Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings related to the German Pension Reform. Ensure that the payroll schema and rules are correctly set
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