How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES038 - Entry in field has no impact when Pension Plan Type is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Entry in field has no impact when Pension Plan Type is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES038 - Entry in field has no impact when Pension Plan Type is & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES038, which states "Entry in field has no impact when Pension Plan Type is &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to pension plans in the payroll system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pension Plan Type: The pension plan type specified in the employee's infotype (e.g., IT 0580 for pension plans) may not be configured correctly or may not be valid for the specific payroll area or country.
  Missing Configuration: The pension plan type may not have been set up properly in the system, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid entry.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the relevant infotypes, such as IT 0580 or IT 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Incompatibility with Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be designed to handle the specified pension plan type, leading to the error during payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pension Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for pension plans in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for pension plans and ensure that the pension plan type in question is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT 0580) to ensure that the pension plan type is correctly entered and that all required fields are filled out.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the pension plan type is valid for that area.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary processing logic for the specified pension plan type.
  If necessary, consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to modify the schema to accommodate the pension plan.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to verify that the error no longer occurs and that the pension plan is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes related to pension plans include IT 0580 (Pension Plan) and IT 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring pension plans and handling payroll errors.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or an SAP HR consultant for further assistance.