How To Fix HRPAYDESV538 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted for temporary employees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 538

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

What causes this issue?

Only the contribution group key 0000 is allowed for short-term employees
with the person group 110.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the contribution group 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV538 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted for temporary employees ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV538 indicates that there is an issue with the contribution group key assigned to a temporary employee in the payroll system. This error typically arises when the contribution group key used for the employee is not valid for temporary employees according to the configuration in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contribution Group Key: The contribution group key assigned to the temporary employee is not allowed for their employment type. This could be due to specific rules set in the system regarding which contribution groups can be used for temporary employees.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the SAP system may not have been set up to accommodate temporary employees with the specified contribution group key.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have incorrect or incomplete information that leads to the assignment of an invalid contribution group key.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contribution Group Key: Review the contribution group key assigned to the temporary employee. Ensure that it is appropriate for their employment type. You may need to consult with your HR or payroll department to determine the correct key.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for temporary employees. This may involve looking at the payroll schema and rules to ensure that the contribution group keys are correctly defined for temporary employees.
  Update Employee Master Data: If the employee's master data is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct employment type and contribution group key. This may involve changing the employee's status or other relevant fields in their master record.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on contribution group keys and their applicability to different employee types.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the employee is processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring contribution group keys for temporary employees.
  HR Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the HR configuration settings in SAP, particularly those related to payroll and employee classifications.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee master data and payroll configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.