How To Fix HRPAYDEST044 - Pension payment without basis for pension in IT0012

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Pension payment without basis for pension in IT0012

What causes this issue?

A gross pension amount or pension payment exists in the payroll inflow
month. However, no pension basis exists in infotype 0012 (Tax Data - D).
The tax calculation and employment tax statement cannot be carried out
correctly for the employee.

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?

Enter a pension basis in infotype 0012 (Tax Data - D) or correct the
gross pension amount with a wage type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST044 - Pension payment without basis for pension in IT0012 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST044, which states "Pension payment without basis for pension in IT0012," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an attempt to process a pension payment without the necessary data in the relevant infotype (IT0012).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a valid basis for pension calculation in Infotype 0012 (Additional Payments). This infotype is used to store information related to pension contributions, and if the required data is missing or incorrectly configured, the payroll process cannot proceed with the pension payment.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0012 (Additional Payments):
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check if Infotype 0012 is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that there is a valid record for the pension payment, including the necessary fields such as the amount, start date, and end date.
  
  
  
  Verify the Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the pension payment in the SAP system. This includes ensuring that the relevant wage types are correctly defined and linked to the pension infotype.
  Ensure that the wage types used for pension payments are correctly assigned to the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly and that the payroll run is in the correct status to process pension payments.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run a consistency check on the employee's data to ensure there are no other missing or incorrect entries that could affect the pension payment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll and pension processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the pension payment is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0012 (Additional Payments): This infotype is crucial for managing additional payments, including pension contributions. It is important to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Wage Types: Understanding the wage types associated with pension payments is essential for troubleshooting this error. Ensure that the wage types are configured correctly in the payroll schema.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on pension processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or support team for further assistance.