How To Fix HRPSGB_HER171 - Employee cannot be in a VSC and a non-VSC Main Scheme in the same Period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Employee cannot be in a VSC and a non-VSC Main Scheme in the same Period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER171 - Employee cannot be in a VSC and a non-VSC Main Scheme in the same Period ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER171 indicates that an employee cannot be assigned to both a Voluntary Scheme Contribution (VSC) and a non-Voluntary Scheme Contribution (non-VSC) Main Scheme during the same period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the UK pension scheme setup within SAP HR.
  Cause:
  
  Conflicting Scheme Assignments: The employee has been assigned to both a VSC and a non-VSC scheme for the same payroll period. This can happen due to incorrect data entry or changes in the employee's pension scheme status that have not been properly updated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pension schemes in the SAP system, leading to conflicts in how the employee's contributions are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Employee's Pension Scheme Assignments:
  
  Check the employee's current pension scheme assignments in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the employee is only assigned to one type of scheme (either VSC or non-VSC) for the relevant payroll period.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the employee has been incorrectly assigned to both schemes, update the employee's records to reflect the correct scheme assignment.
  This may involve removing the conflicting scheme assignment or adjusting the effective dates of the assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the setup of the pension schemes.
  Ensure that the configuration allows for proper handling of VSC and non-VSC schemes without conflicts.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the employee's contributions are calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for detailed information on pension scheme configurations and the handling of VSC and non-VSC contributions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on best practices for managing pension scheme assignments.
  User Training: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on the correct procedures for assigning employees to pension schemes to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_HER171 error and ensure that employee pension contributions are processed correctly.