How To Fix PRAT050 - Pension A requires date of birth from IT0002

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRAT - PRAT

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Pension A requires date of birth from IT0002

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRAT050 - Pension A requires date of birth from IT0002 ?

  The SAP error message PRAT050 indicates that the system requires a date of birth for an employee from the infotype IT0002 (Personal Data) in order to process pension-related information. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when managing employee benefits related to pensions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the date of birth field in the IT0002 infotype is either missing or not filled out for the employee in question. The pension calculation or processing logic relies on the date of birth to determine eligibility, benefits, or other pension-related calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PRAT050 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in SAP.
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype IT0002:
  
  Navigate to infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Verify if the date of birth field is filled in. If it is empty or incorrect, you will need to enter the correct date of birth.
  
  
  
  Update the Date of Birth:
  
  If the date of birth is missing, enter the correct date.
  If it is incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering or correcting the date of birth, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After updating the date of birth, re-run the payroll or pension processing that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype IT0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains essential personal information about the employee, including their name, date of birth, marital status, and nationality.
  Pension Processing: The pension module in SAP often requires accurate personal data to calculate benefits, contributions, and eligibility.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that all relevant infotypes are consistently maintained to avoid similar errors in the future. Regular audits of employee data can help identify missing or incorrect information.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or technical support for further investigation.