How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG102 - New pension payment cannot be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: New pension payment cannot be calculated

What causes this issue?

The new pension payment cannot be determined because neither a valid
system personnel number nor an amount for the pension payment to be
imputed has been entered into infotype 0782.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Using transaction PA30, enter a valid system personnel number or an
amount for the pension payment into infotype 0782.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG102 - New pension payment cannot be calculated ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG102, which states "New pension payment cannot be calculated," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with pension calculations. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension plan may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0580 for pension plans).
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevent the calculation from being completed.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the pension plan's effective dates, leading to calculation issues.
  
  
  Pension Scheme Changes: Recent changes to the pension scheme or regulations may not have been updated in the system, causing discrepancies in the calculation logic.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user processing the payroll may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify pension-related data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the pension plan in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly set up and that the relevant parameters are defined.
  
  
  Validate Employee Data: Check the employee's master data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all required infotypes related to pension contributions are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Review Payroll Period: Confirm that the payroll period being processed is valid and that it falls within the effective dates of the pension plan.
  
  
  Update Pension Scheme: If there have been recent changes to the pension scheme, ensure that these changes have been reflected in the SAP system. This may involve updating the relevant configuration or infotypes.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to perform payroll processing and access pension-related data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the HRPBSDEVAVG102 error. SAP frequently releases updates that may address specific errors.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, run a test payroll for a small group of employees to see if the error persists, which can help isolate the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP technical team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPBSDEVAVG102 error and implement a solution to resolve it.