How To Fix HRPAYDESV466 - No dummy number exists for pension scheme &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 466

• Message text: No dummy number exists for pension scheme &1

What causes this issue?

If a member does not have a membership number in a professionals pension
organization (BV), a dummy number can be used to send notifications for
that member to the <ZK>data receiving office of the professionals
pension schemes. Normally, this dummy number is entered in table T5D31
for each PPO. This is not the case for PPO number &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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV466 - No dummy number exists for pension scheme &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV466, which states "No dummy number exists for pension scheme &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically related to pension schemes.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is trying to process payroll for an employee who is associated with a specific pension scheme (denoted by &1) but cannot find a corresponding "dummy number" in the system. A dummy number is often used as a placeholder or reference for pension calculations, and its absence can prevent the payroll process from completing successfully.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension scheme may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a dummy number.
  Incorrect Employee Data: The employee's data may not be correctly linked to the pension scheme, or the employee may not be assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing entries for dummy numbers.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications in the payroll process may have inadvertently affected the handling of pension schemes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the pension scheme in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the pension scheme is correctly set up and that a dummy number is defined for it.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the pension scheme.
  Make sure that the employee's payroll area and other relevant data are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly for the relevant payroll period and that it allows for processing of the pension scheme.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific pension scheme and the error message for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYDESV466 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDESV466 error in your SAP system.