How To Fix P99B052 - Pension & subplan & country & has no description in language &.


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

  • Message number: 052

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

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  • What causes this issue?

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

    System Response

    Error message.

    How to fix this error?

    The pension ID, subplan 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 P99B052 - Pension & subplan & country & has no description in language &. ?

    The SAP error message P99B052 typically indicates that there is a missing description for a specific pension plan or subplan in the specified language. This error can occur in the context of payroll processing or when trying to access pension-related data in SAP.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that the pension plan or subplan has not been properly defined in the system for the specified language. This can happen if the plan was created without entering a description or if the description was inadvertently deleted.
    2. Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the pension plans or subplans in the system, particularly if they were recently added or modified.
    3. 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:

    1. Check Plan Descriptions:

      • Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for pension plans.
      • Verify that all pension plans and subplans have descriptions entered for the required language. If not, add the missing descriptions.
    2. Update Language Settings:

      • Ensure that the user’s language settings are correctly configured. You can check this in the user profile settings.
      • If necessary, switch to a language for which the descriptions are available.
    3. Review Configuration:

      • If the issue persists, review the configuration of the pension plans and subplans to ensure that they are set up correctly.
      • Consult with your SAP HR or Payroll consultant to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
    4. Testing:

      • After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when accessing the pension plan data.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or PA30 (to view employee data) to troubleshoot the issue.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to pension plan configuration for more detailed guidance.
    • Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the P99B052 error message in SAP.

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