How To Fix HRPAYDESV537 - Pension insurance key &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Pension insurance key &1 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a notification that has the value &v1& in the
second position for the pension insurance in the contribution group key.
However, the value &v1& is not valid for the PI key.
The values 2, 4, or 6 are not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the PI key in the infotype "Social Insurance" (0013).

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV537 - Pension insurance key &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV537 indicates that there is an issue with the pension insurance key specified in the payroll processing for an employee. This error typically arises when the pension insurance key used in the payroll calculation is not valid or not permitted for the specific employee or context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pension Insurance Key: The pension insurance key specified in the employee's master data may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for pension insurance in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the rejection of the specified key.
  Employee Group/Type Restrictions: The pension insurance key may not be applicable to the employee group or type associated with the employee.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the pension insurance key entered in the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data (infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions) to ensure that the pension insurance key is correctly entered and valid.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for pension insurance in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the pension insurance key is defined and permitted for the relevant employee groups.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for the specific pension insurance key to understand its applicability and restrictions.
  Correct Data Entry: If there is a typographical error, correct the pension insurance key in the employee's master data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0014: This infotype is used to manage recurring payments and deductions, including pension insurance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Pension Insurance Key: This key is typically defined in the system based on local regulations and may vary by country or region.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDESV537 error message in SAP.