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

5G013 - Overview

• 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"

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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