How To Fix HRPAYDESV540 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted for early retirees

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 540

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

What causes this issue?

Only the following contribution group keys are allowed for notifications
for recipients of early retirement pension with person group 108:
HI : 0, 3, 4, or 9
PI : 0, 1, or 9
SR : 0 or 9
CI : 0, 1, 2, or 9
Therefore, the contribution group key &v1& is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Corrreect the contribution group key in the infotype "Social Insurance"
or correct the person group in the infotype "DEUEV" (0020).

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 HRPAYDESV540 - Contribution group key &1 is not permitted for early retirees ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV540 indicates that there is an issue with the contribution group key for early retirees in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system encounters a contribution group key that is not valid or permitted for employees classified as early retirees.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contribution Group Key: The contribution group key specified in the employee's master data or payroll configuration is not allowed for early retirees.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the specific configuration for early retirement may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting the contribution group key.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the employee's master data, such as an incorrect entry in the contribution group field.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that the contribution group key is correctly assigned and is valid for early retirees.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll processing related to early retirees. Ensure that the contribution group keys are correctly defined in the payroll schema and that they align with the legal requirements for early retirement.
  Update Contribution Group Key: If the contribution group key is indeed invalid for early retirees, update it to a valid key that complies with the regulations for early retirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding contribution group keys and early retirement to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  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 early retirees.
  Legal Regulations: Be aware of the legal regulations in your country regarding early retirement and contributions, as these may affect the configuration in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV540 error and ensure that payroll processing for early retirees is handled correctly.