How To Fix HRPFD00205 - No pension funds exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No pension funds exist

What causes this issue?

No pension funds have been defined in table T5CP0.

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?

Define a pension fund following the steps in the IMG.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00205 - No pension funds exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00205 ("No pension funds exist") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with pension fund data. This error indicates that the system cannot find any pension fund records for the employee or the specific context in which the operation is being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pension fund may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or settings.
  Employee Data: The employee for whom the operation is being performed may not have any pension fund assigned in their master data.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing pension fund records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring pension fund data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the pension fund is properly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Payroll Data > Define Pension Funds to verify if the pension funds are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to see if a pension fund is assigned. If not, you may need to assign a pension fund to the employee.
  Ensure that the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0580 for pension fund) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria:
  
  If you are running a report or transaction that requires specific selection criteria, ensure that the criteria are correct and that they match existing records.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary pension fund data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling pension fund configurations and related infotypes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to pension funds, such as IT0580 (Pension Fund) and IT0581 (Pension Fund Contributions).
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to employee data and pension funds include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HCM for further assistance.