How To Fix HRPAYDESV536 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Contribution group key &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

The contribution group key &v1& is not allowed for a public sector
employee, judge, soldier, or employee with the person group 190. Only
the contribution group key "0000" is allowed.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

In the infotype "Social Insurance" (0013), change the contribution group
key.
If the employee is not a public sector employee, you must check whether
the BAdI "BADI_HRPAYDE_EL_BEAMTER" correctly determines the status of
the employee. In the standard SAP system, the public sector employee
status is determined using the grouping of employee subgroups for the
personnel calculation rule. The grouping must have the value 4 for a
public sector employee.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV536 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV536, which states "Contribution group key &1 is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the contribution group key specified in the payroll processing is not valid or not allowed for the current configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contribution Group Key: The contribution group key specified in the payroll run does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The contribution group key may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant employee or payroll area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified contribution group key.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the entry of the contribution group key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO) and navigate to the relevant area for payroll and contribution group keys.
  Ensure that the contribution group key is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the contribution group key is assigned correctly to the employee.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the contribution group key is valid for that area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area settings allow for the use of the specified contribution group key.
  Check if there are any restrictions or specific configurations that might prevent the use of this key.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access and use the contribution group key.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry of the contribution group key for any typographical errors or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the contribution group key and its usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.