How To Fix 5G086 - NI Payment in Error processing not active in multiple employment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: NI Payment in Error processing not active in multiple employment

What causes this issue?

You are not permitted to create an infotype <ZK>Payment Made in Error GB
</>(0793) record for employees with multiple contracts.

System Response

For these employees, any infotype 0793 record you create is ignored in
payroll processing. Any amount changes in retro are treated as 'When
Paid'. This means that all retro differences in NIable pay are passed
forward to the current period. Payroll table WEARN is not created for
this employee.

How to fix this error?

For consistency reasons, it is recommended you remove the infotype 0793
record.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G086 - NI Payment in Error processing not active in multiple employment ?

  The SAP error message 5G086 indicates that the "NI Payment in Error processing is not active in multiple employment." This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when dealing with National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK, particularly when an employee has multiple employments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a payment in error for an employee who has multiple employment records, but the necessary configuration to handle such cases is not activated. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll configuration for handling NI payments in error is not set up correctly.
  The employee's records are not properly configured to allow for multiple employments.
  The relevant infotypes or settings related to NI contributions are missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for NI Payment in Error processing is activated in the payroll settings. This can typically be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under:
  
  Payroll > UK > National Insurance > NI Payment in Error Processing.
  
  
  Verify that the settings for multiple employment are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Records:
  
  Check the employee's records in the system to ensure that all relevant infotypes (such as IT0001, IT0002, IT0006, etc.) are correctly maintained and that the employee is set up for multiple employments if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to NI Payment in Error processing and multiple employment scenarios. This can provide insights into any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP payroll expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on handling NI payments in error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and National Insurance contributions.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.