How To Fix RP545 - Only specify contribution class/amount for HI ind. 5 or 6

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Only specify contribution class/amount for HI ind. 5 or 6

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP545 - Only specify contribution class/amount for HI ind. 5 or 6 ?

  The SAP error message RP545 "Only specify contribution class/amount for HI ind. 5 or 6" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with health insurance (HI) contributions in the German payroll system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the health insurance indicator (HI ind.) settings for an employee.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that contribution classes or amounts have been specified for health insurance indicators that are not valid. Specifically, the error message indicates that contribution classes or amounts should only be specified for health insurance indicators 5 or 6. 
  
  HI Ind. 5: This usually refers to a specific type of health insurance contribution, often related to certain employee categories.
  HI Ind. 6: This typically refers to another category of health insurance contributions.
  
  If you have specified contribution classes or amounts for other health insurance indicators (e.g., 1, 2, 3, or 4), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system, particularly the infotype related to health insurance (usually Infotype 0171 for health insurance). Ensure that the health insurance indicator is set correctly.
  
  
  Verify Contribution Classes: Ensure that contribution classes or amounts are only specified for health insurance indicators 5 or 6. If the employee's health insurance indicator is set to a different value, remove any contribution class or amount that has been incorrectly assigned.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If necessary, review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the health insurance indicators and their corresponding contribution classes are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand the specific configurations and requirements for health insurance contributions in your organization.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0171: This infotype is used to maintain health insurance data for employees in SAP.
  Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll processing steps and how health insurance contributions are calculated can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.