How To Fix P99B051 - Pension & country & has no description in language &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Pension & country & has no description in language &.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to work with a pension that is unnokwn to the system in
the logon language.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

The pension ID, country grouping and language modifier must be set up in
the customizing in the appropriate language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B051 - Pension & country & has no description in language &. ?

  The SAP error message P99B051 typically indicates that there is a missing description for a pension plan in a specific country and language. This error can occur in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access pension-related data in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the pension plan has not been properly configured in the system for the specified country and language. This could be due to incomplete setup during the implementation of the pension module or missing translations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pension plans in the SAP system, particularly in the country-specific settings.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the pension plan descriptions are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for pension plans.
  Ensure that the pension plan is correctly defined for the specific country and that all necessary fields are filled out, including descriptions in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Descriptions:
  
  If the description is missing, you can add it by going to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and entering the necessary details for the pension plan in the appropriate language.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Verify the language settings in your user profile. Ensure that the language you are using matches the language in which the pension plan descriptions are defined.
  If necessary, switch to a different language or update the descriptions in the desired language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pension plan configuration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and adding descriptions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and others that may be used to manage pension plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P99B051 error and ensure that pension plans are correctly configured in your SAP system.