How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES033 - Pensions contribution cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Pensions contribution cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES033 - Pensions contribution cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES033, which states "Pensions contribution cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the pension contributions for an employee due to missing or incorrect data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Infotypes: The relevant infotypes (such as IT 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or IT 0015 - Additional Payments) may not be maintained for the employee.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for pension plans or contributions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Invalid or Incomplete Data: There may be invalid or incomplete data in the employee's master data or payroll-related infotypes.
  Pension Scheme Not Defined: The pension scheme for the employee may not be defined or may not be active.
  Country-Specific Regulations: There may be country-specific regulations that affect how pension contributions are calculated, and these may not be properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Infotypes: Verify that all relevant infotypes related to pension contributions are correctly maintained for the employee. Ensure that IT 0014 and IT 0015 are populated as needed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for pension plans in the SAP system. Ensure that the pension plans are correctly defined and linked to the relevant employee groups.
  Validate Employee Data: Review the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect pension calculations.
  Pension Scheme Activation: Ensure that the pension scheme assigned to the employee is active and correctly configured in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant to ensure compliance with local regulations and correct configuration.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be affecting the calculation of pension contributions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYIEINFOTYPES033 error message in SAP.