How To Fix PFM_12FI_AP027 - Invalid validity date of the Social Security certificate

PFM_12FI_AP027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_12FI_AP - Message class for FI: payment authorization

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Invalid validity date of the Social Security certificate

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PFM_12FI_AP027 - Details

• The SAP error message PFM_12FI_AP027 indicates that there is an issue with the validity date of the Social Security certificate in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when handling employee benefits related to social security.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date: The validity date of the Social Security certificate is either in the past or has not yet come into effect.
  Missing Information: The Social Security certificate may not be properly maintained in the employee's master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to social security in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the Social Security certificate details, including the validity dates.
  Ensure that the validity date is correct and falls within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates:
  
  If the validity