How To Fix RP164 - Less than 12 years of service in company

RP164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Less than 12 years of service in company

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP164 - Less than 12 years of service in company ?

  The SAP error message RP164 "Less than 12 years of service in company" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits calculations, particularly when dealing with retirement or severance benefits that are contingent on the length of service with the company.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually triggered when an employee's length of service is less than the required threshold (in this case, 12 years) for a specific calculation or benefit eligibility. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Calculating retirement benefits that require a minimum service period.
  Processing severance pay or other benefits that are tiered based on years of service.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Employee Data: Check the employee's service record in the system to confirm the length of service. Ensure that the start date and any relevant employment history are correctly entered.
  
  
  Adjust Eligibility Criteria: If the calculation is intended for a specific group of