How To Fix RP517 - ASB obligation and deregistration reason do not match

RP517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: ASB obligation and deregistration reason do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP517 - ASB obligation and deregistration reason do not match ?

  The SAP error message RP517 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the Annual Salary Basis (ASB) obligations and deregistration reasons in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates a mismatch between the obligation type and the reason for deregistration in the payroll or benefits processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message RP517 arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The configuration settings for the ASB obligations and deregistration reasons may not align. For example, if a specific obligation type is configured to require a certain deregistration reason, but a different reason is provided during processing, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the obligation and deregistration reason do not correspond correctly.
  Incorrect Payroll Processing: The payroll run may be attempting to process an employee's data that has inconsistencies in their ASB obligations and deregistration