How To Fix 5G064 - Temporary National Insurance number must end with "M" or "F"

5G064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Temporary National Insurance number must end with "M" or "F"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G064 - Temporary National Insurance number must end with "M" or "F" ?

  The SAP error message 5G064 indicates that a temporary National Insurance (NI) number entered in the system does not conform to the expected format. Specifically, the error states that the temporary NI number must end with either "M" or "F". This is relevant in the context of payroll processing in the UK, where temporary NI numbers are often used for employees who do not yet have a permanent NI number.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A temporary NI number is entered that does not end with "M" or "F".
  The format of the NI number is incorrect or does not meet the validation rules set in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the NI Number: Verify the temporary NI number you have entered. Ensure that it ends with either "M" or "F".
  
  For example, valid temporary NI numbers might look like "TN123456M" or "TN123456F".
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry: If the NI number does not end