How To Fix HRPBSAT_P2021 - Insurance category E for municipality representative is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAT_P2 - Messages for Public Sector Developments in Standard System

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Insurance category E for municipality representative is invalid

What causes this issue?

With the 3rd supplement to the first edition of the organization
description "Data Exchange with Employees with the BVA (DB)", insurance
category 'E - Municipality Representative' is no longer supported. As a
result, this insurance category can no longer be reported in the SI
payslip as of March 1, 2003. Maintain feature AVKAT so that this
insurance category can no longer be used as a return value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAT_P2021 - Insurance category E for municipality representative is invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAT_P2021, which indicates that the "Insurance category E for municipality representative is invalid," typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP HR module. This error is related to the configuration of insurance categories for employees, particularly in the context of municipal or local government employees.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The insurance category 'E' may not be properly configured in the system for the municipality representative. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee master data or infotypes related to insurance categories.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for the insurance category may not have been set up in the system.
  Legal Changes: Changes in local laws or regulations regarding insurance categories may not have been updated in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the insurance categories in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the relevant customizing settings in transaction SPRO:
  
  Navigate to SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for Germany > Social Insurance > Define Insurance Categories.
  Ensure that insurance category 'E' is defined correctly for the municipality representative.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data (infotype 0001, 0002, 0014, etc.) to ensure that the insurance category is correctly assigned to the employee. You can do this using transaction PA20 or PA30.
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Specialist: If you are unsure about the configuration or the correct insurance category to use, consult with a payroll specialist or an SAP HR consultant who can provide guidance based on local regulations.
  
  
  Update System: If there have been recent changes in legislation or insurance categories, ensure that the SAP system is updated accordingly. This may involve applying patches or updates from SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR and payroll processing for your specific country version (e.g., SAP Notes).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or legal compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.