How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG391 - Temporary increase not possible for selected reason Entry: Pension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Temporary increase not possible for selected reason Entry: Pension

What causes this issue?

A temporary pension percentage increase is permitted for the following
pension entry reasons only:
Incapacity to work as stipulated in sec. 42 para. 1 Federal Civil
Service Act
Reaching the special retirement age limit

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG391 - Temporary increase not possible for selected reason Entry: Pension ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG391, which states "Temporary increase not possible for selected reason Entry: Pension," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an issue with processing a temporary increase in an employee's salary or benefits related to pension contributions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow temporary increases for pension-related entries. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or the specific infotype related to pension contributions.
  
  
  Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria for a temporary increase in their pension contributions. This could be due to their employment status, length of service, or other factors defined in the system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the employee's records, such as missing infotypes or incorrect values that prevent the system from processing the increase.
  
  
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or policies in place that restrict temporary increases for pension contributions under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll and pension contributions. Ensure that the relevant infotypes and payroll schemas are set up correctly to allow for temporary increases.
  
  
  Verify Employee Data: Check the employee's records for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly and that the employee meets the eligibility criteria for a temporary increase.
  
  
  Consult Business Rules: Review the company's policies regarding temporary increases for pension contributions. Ensure that the request aligns with these policies and that any necessary approvals are obtained.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or detailed messages in the SAP system for more specific information about why the increase is not possible. This may provide additional insights into the root cause of the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll and pension contributions, such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  
  
  Payroll Schema: Understand the payroll schema being used and how it processes temporary increases. This may involve reviewing the rules and operations defined in the schema.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on handling payroll errors and managing pension contributions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.