How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL033 - Pensions contribution cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Pensions contribution cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL033 - Pensions contribution cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL033 indicates that the system is unable to determine the pension contribution for an employee during payroll processing. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension scheme may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or the pension plan itself.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing information related to the employee's pension plan, such as eligibility or contribution rates.
  Pension Plan Not Assigned: The employee may not be assigned to a pension plan, or the assigned plan may not be active.
  Incorrect Infotypes: Relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may not be correctly maintained for the employee.
  Legal Changes: Changes in legislation regarding pension contributions may not have been updated in the system.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, preventing the system from processing pension contributions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the pension scheme in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that the pension plan is active.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for completeness. Ensure that all relevant infotypes are filled out correctly, especially those related to pension contributions.
  Assign Pension Plan: If the employee is not assigned to a pension plan, assign them to the appropriate plan. If they are assigned but the plan is inactive, activate it.
  Update Infotypes: Ensure that the relevant infotypes are correctly maintained. For example, check Infotype 0014 for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Legal Compliance: Verify that the system is updated with any recent legal changes regarding pension contributions. This may involve updating the payroll schema or related configuration.
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly and that the payroll period is open for processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and update employee information.
  Pension Configuration: Access the configuration settings for pensions through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections under "Payroll" and "Pension Plans."
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the payroll run and identify where the error occurs.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.