How To Fix HRPAYDESV474 - Pension scheme &1(&2) becomes inactive on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Pension scheme &1(&2) becomes inactive on &3

What causes this issue?

Pension scheme &V1& (&V2&) will become inactive on &V3& and will no
longer participate in the automatic notification procedure with DASBV
GmbH, which means you can no longer send notifications to this pension
scheme.

System Response

No further notifications will be sent to professionals pension
organization &V1& (&V2&) effective &V3&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV474 - Pension scheme &1(&2) becomes inactive on &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV474 indicates that a specific pension scheme has become inactive on a certain date. This message is typically related to the payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the context of employee benefits and pension schemes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inactive Pension Scheme: The pension scheme referenced in the error message has been marked as inactive in the system. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The scheme has reached its end date.
  The scheme has been deactivated by the HR or payroll administrator.
  Changes in legislation or company policy that require the pension scheme to be discontinued.
  
  
  
  Date of Inactivity: The date mentioned in the error message indicates when the pension scheme became inactive. If an employee is still associated with this scheme after this date, the system will generate this error during payroll processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pension Scheme Status: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) to check the status of the pension scheme. Ensure that it is active if it should still be in use.
  If the scheme is indeed inactive and should remain so, you may need to reassign employees to a different active pension scheme.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Records:
  
  If the pension scheme is inactive, you may need to update the employee's records to reflect the change. This could involve assigning them to a new pension scheme that is active.
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to update the employee's infotype related to pension schemes.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the pension scheme or the implications of changing it, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly to handle pension schemes and that any changes to pension schemes are reflected in the payroll processing logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: The relevant infotypes for pension schemes in SAP HR include:
  
  Infotype 0580 (Pension Scheme)
  Infotype 0581 (Pension Plan)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and pension schemes for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll run to confirm that the error no longer occurs and that the employees are correctly assigned to their pension schemes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV474 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.