How To Fix HRPAYDESV203 - Person is not a pension recipient on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Person is not a pension recipient on &1

What causes this issue?

An infotype record for a capital payment was created for the period from
&V2& to &V3&. The person did not receive a pension on &V1&, however.

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?

Check the information in the Capital Benefit and Social Insurance
infotypes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV203 - Person is not a pension recipient on &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV203, which states "Person is not a pension recipient on &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or pension-related functionalities within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a pension-related transaction for a person who is not recognized as a pension recipient on the specified date (&1).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employee's data may not be correctly maintained in the system, leading to the system not recognizing them as a pension recipient.
  Pension Eligibility: The employee may not meet the criteria for pension eligibility, which could be due to age, service years, or other factors defined in the pension plan.
  Date Issues: The date specified (&1) may not correspond to a period during which the employee was eligible for pension benefits.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pension plans or the payroll schema that are preventing the system from recognizing the employee as a pension recipient.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's master data in the SAP system. Ensure that all relevant fields related to pension eligibility are correctly filled out, including date of birth, employment status, and pension plan assignment.
  Review Pension Eligibility Criteria: Confirm that the employee meets the eligibility criteria for the pension plan. This may involve checking the employee's age, years of service, and any other specific requirements defined in the pension policy.
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the date specified in the error message is correct and falls within the period when the employee is eligible for pension benefits.
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings for the pension plans and payroll schema. Ensure that the configuration aligns with the organizational policies and legal requirements.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records.
  Pension Plans: Familiarize yourself with the specific pension plans and their eligibility criteria within your organization.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the documentation related to payroll processing and pension management in SAP HCM for further insights into handling such errors.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.