How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG525 - Current pension value could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Current pension value could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG525 - Current pension value could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG525, which states "Current pension value could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or pension calculations within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or calculate the current pension value for an employee, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or missing critical information related to pension plans, such as contribution rates, pensionable salary, or other relevant parameters.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pension plan in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating the pension value.
  Pension Plan Not Defined: The employee may not be assigned to a pension plan, or the pension plan may not be defined in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect infotypes or missing records in the employee's data.
  Time Period Issues: The error may occur if the payroll period being processed does not align with the pension calculation period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify that all relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, 0002, 0587) are correctly filled out for the employee. Ensure that pension-related information is complete.
  Review Pension Plan Configuration: Check the configuration of the pension plan in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Assign Pension Plan: If the employee is not assigned to a pension plan, assign them to the appropriate plan in their master data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify and correct any discrepancies. This can often be done using transaction codes like PA30 or PA40.
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly for the period being processed and that it allows for pension calculations.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to see if the error persists.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.