How To Fix HRPBSDEVASEN601 - No pensionable employment period exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVASEN - Calc. of Employ. Period - Pension Administration (PY-DE-PS)

• Message number: 601

• Message text: No pensionable employment period exists

What causes this issue?

You have carried out a calculation for which pensionable employment
periods calculated as part of the assessment are required. The
employment periods from infotype 0552 are evaluated as part of the
assessment and saved to a database table.
The entries from the database table could not be read during subsequent
processing.

System Response

The calculation was interrupted.

How to fix this error?

Check the assessment for the personnel number. Ensure that the initial
assessment has been carried out and that the process scenario was
subsequently released.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVASEN601 - No pensionable employment period exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVASEN601 ("No pensionable employment period exists") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid pensionable employment period for the employee in question, which is necessary for processing pension-related calculations or benefits.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Employment Data: The employee may not have any records in the system that define their pensionable employment periods.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for pension plans or employment periods may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data, such as incorrect dates or missing information.
  Inactive Employment Status: The employee's status may be inactive or terminated, which could affect their eligibility for pensionable periods.
  Time Period Issues: The payroll period being processed may not fall within the defined pensionable employment periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the system to ensure that the pensionable employment periods are correctly defined. This includes checking the start and end dates of employment.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration for pension plans and employment periods is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions, Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment, Infotype 0580 - Pension Plan).
  Correct Data Entry: If there are any discrepancies in the employee's data, correct them. This may involve updating the employee's records to include the necessary pensionable periods.
  Check Employment Status: Ensure that the employee is in an active status and eligible for pension benefits. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate their status or adjust the payroll processing accordingly.
  Consult Payroll Periods: Make sure that the payroll period being processed aligns with the pensionable employment periods. If necessary, adjust the payroll run to include the correct periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to employment and pension data, such as Infotype 0000 (Actions), Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and Infotype 0580 (Pension Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for HCM and payroll processing to understand how pensionable periods are defined and managed within the system.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the pension calculations are processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.