How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG090 - Pension percentage equals 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVAVG - HR-VADM: Public Sector Pensions Act

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Pension percentage equals 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG090 - Pension percentage equals 0 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG090, which states "Pension percentage equals 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the pension contribution percentage is set to zero, which is not valid for the calculation of pension contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The pension plan or benefit configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to a zero percentage being assigned.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary pension information filled out, or it may have been incorrectly maintained.
  Collective Agreements: If the pension percentage is derived from collective agreements or contracts, there may be an issue with how these agreements are defined or applied.
  Payroll Schema: There may be an issue in the payroll schema or rules that govern how pension contributions are calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the pension plan in the SAP system. Ensure that the pension percentage is correctly defined in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0580 for pension plans).
  Verify that the relevant wage types for pension contributions are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Infotype 0001, 0002, 0580, etc.) to ensure that the pension-related fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct pension plan and that the contribution percentage is not set to zero.
  
  
  
  Collective Agreements:
  
  If applicable, review the collective agreements or contracts that govern pension contributions to ensure they are correctly defined and applied to the employee.
  
  
  
  Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that there are no errors in the logic that calculates pension contributions. Make sure that the rules are correctly referencing the pension percentage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the results to ensure that the pension contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring pension plans and payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPBSDEVAVG090 error message in your SAP system.