How To Fix HRPAYDESV539 - The PI key 5 is not permitted for employees with person group &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 539

• Message text: The PI key 5 is not permitted for employees with person group &1

What causes this issue?

The PI key 5 is allowed only for notifications for part-time employees
with the person group 109. The person group &v1& is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the person groups in the infotype <ZK>DEUEV</> (0020) or correct
the PI key in the infotype <ZK>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 HRPAYDESV539 - The PI key 5 is not permitted for employees with person group &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV539 indicates that there is an issue with the Personnel Administration (PA) data for an employee, specifically related to the PI (Payroll Information) key. The error message states that the PI key 5 is not permitted for employees with a specific person group (denoted as &1).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect PI Key Assignment: The PI key 5 may not be valid for the specific person group assigned to the employee. Each person group can have specific PI keys that are allowed or disallowed based on the configuration in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for payroll may not allow the use of PI key 5 for the specified person group. This could be due to business rules or legal requirements.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry in the employee's master data, leading to the assignment of an inappropriate PI key.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check PI Key Configuration: Review the configuration settings for PI keys in the SAP system. Ensure that PI key 5 is allowed for the person group in question. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Payroll.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data to confirm the assigned person group and PI key. If the PI key is incorrect, update it to a valid key that is permitted for the person group.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct PI key or person group, consult with your HR or Payroll team to understand the business rules and configurations that apply.
  Testing: After making any changes, test the payroll run again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee records, or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on PI keys and their configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.