How To Fix HRPAYDESV684 - Contribution group key &1 for person group &2 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Contribution group key &1 for person group &2 is not permitted

What causes this issue?

According to attachment 16 of the common circular for DEUEV, the
contribution group key &v1& for the person group &v2& is not permitted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV684 - Contribution group key &1 for person group &2 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV684 indicates that there is an issue with the contribution group key for a specific person group in the payroll processing. This error typically arises in the context of payroll configuration and can be related to the following causes:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The contribution group key specified for the employee does not match the allowed values for the specified person group. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the payroll settings.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to an invalid combination of contribution group and person group.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link contribution groups to person groups.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in legal regulations or requirements may have introduced new rules that are not reflected in the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for contribution groups and person groups. Ensure that the contribution group key is valid for the specified person group.
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the contribution group is correctly assigned.
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view and edit employee data.
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the contribution group is indeed not permitted for the person group, you may need to update the configuration to allow this combination or change the employee's contribution group to a valid one.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes in legal requirements or SAP notes that may affect the contribution groups and person groups.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and the relationship between contribution groups and person groups.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.