How To Fix 5G013 - If contracted out indicator is not set, NI Cat.must be "A", "B", or "C"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 013

• Message text: If contracted out indicator is not set, NI Cat.must be "A", "B", or "C"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G013 - If contracted out indicator is not set, NI Cat.must be "A", "B", or "C" ?

  The SAP error message 5G013 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK. This error indicates that there is an issue with the NI category assigned to an employee when the "contracted out" indicator is not set.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The employee's NI category is set to a value that is not allowed (i.e., not "A", "B", or "C") while the "contracted out" indicator is not activated.
  The NI category is expected to reflect the employee's status regarding the state pension scheme, and if they are not contracted out, they should have a valid NI category that aligns with that status.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction code PA30).
  Verify the NI category assigned to the employee. Ensure it is set to "A", "B", or "C" if the contracted out indicator is not set.
  
  
  
  Update NI Category:
  
  If the NI category is incorrect, update it to one of the valid categories (A, B, or C) that corresponds to the employee's contracted status.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Contracted Out Indicator:
  
  If the employee should be contracted out, ensure that the "contracted out" indicator is set correctly in the employee's payroll data.
  If the employee is indeed contracted out, you may need to adjust the NI category accordingly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct NI category or the implications of the contracted out indicator, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your payroll administrator or HR department.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  NI Categories: The NI categories determine how much National Insurance an employee pays and their eligibility for certain benefits. Categories A, B, and C are typically for employees who are not contracted out of the state pension scheme.
  Contracted Out: Being contracted out means that an employee is part of a private pension scheme that provides benefits that are equivalent to or better than the state pension. This affects the NI contributions and the categories assigned.
  SAP Payroll Configuration: Ensure that your SAP payroll configuration is set up correctly for handling NI contributions and contracted out statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G013 and ensure that the employee's payroll data is accurate.