How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES158 - Invalid pension scheme

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Invalid pension scheme

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES158 - Invalid pension scheme ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES158, which indicates "Invalid pension scheme," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error suggests that there is an issue with the pension scheme configuration or the data associated with an employee's pension scheme.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The pension scheme may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Invalid Data Entry: The employee's record may contain an invalid pension scheme code that does not exist in the system.
  Missing Infotype Records: The required infotype (e.g., Infotype 0580 for pension scheme) may be missing or incorrectly maintained for the employee.
  Authorization Issues: The user processing the payroll may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify pension scheme data.
  Changes in Legislation: Changes in pension regulations or schemes that have not been updated in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the pension scheme in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Validate Employee Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the pension scheme code is valid and corresponds to an existing scheme in the system.
  Maintain Infotype Records: Ensure that the necessary infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0580) are correctly maintained for the employee. If they are missing, create or update them as needed.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access and modify pension scheme data.
  Consult Documentation: If there have been recent changes in pension legislation, consult the relevant documentation or SAP notes to ensure that the system is up to date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to pension schemes, such as Infotype 0580 (Pension Scheme) and Infotype 0581 (Pension Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to pension schemes and payroll processing.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYIEINFOTYPES158 error in your SAP system.