How To Fix HRPAYDESV701 - Error reading the contribution rates for &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Error reading the contribution rates for &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when reading table T5D1I for the health insurance fund
with the key &v1& on &v2&. There is no entry.

System Response

The contribution status is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

Check the contribution rates in table T5D1I.

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 HRPAYDESV701 - Error reading the contribution rates for &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV701 typically indicates an issue with reading the contribution rates for a specific employee or payroll area on a specific date. This error is often encountered in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) and can be related to various factors.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution rates for the specified employee or payroll area may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Date Issues: The date specified in the error message may not have valid contribution rates defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in retrieving the contribution rates.
  Infotype Data: Relevant infotypes (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may not be maintained properly for the employee.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the contribution rates are correctly configured in the system for the relevant payroll area and date. This can be done in the customizing settings under Payroll.
  Review Dates: Ensure that the date specified in the error message falls within the range of valid contribution rates. If necessary, update the rates for the required period.
  Validate Master Data: Check the employee's master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all relevant infotypes are filled out properly.
  Maintain Infotypes: If applicable, ensure that the necessary infotypes related to contributions are maintained for the employee.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's data.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll run is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.