How To Fix HRPAYDEPF099 - Capital formation savings payment contract &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Capital formation savings payment contract &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF099 - Capital formation savings payment contract &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF099 indicates that there is an issue with a capital formation savings payment contract that is referenced in the payroll process. Specifically, the message states that the contract identified by the placeholder &1 does not exist in the system. This can occur in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the German payroll module, where capital formation savings (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen, or VL) are managed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Contract: The specified capital formation savings contract has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Employee Data: The employee for whom the payroll is being processed may not have a valid or active capital formation savings contract.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the contract number or related data.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle capital formation savings for the specific employee or payroll area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Contract Existence:
  
  Verify if the capital formation savings contract exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0207 for capital formation savings) and checking if the contract number is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Contract:
  
  If the contract does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive or incorrect, update the contract details as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing infotypes or incorrect entries that may affect the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that capital formation savings are correctly set up for the relevant payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0207: This infotype is used to maintain capital formation savings contracts in SAP. Ensure that the relevant data is correctly entered here.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee data, or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view existing records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing capital formation savings and related payroll processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.