How To Fix 5G115 - Employee may not be eligible for NI category 'X'


5G115 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 115

  • Message text: Employee may not be eligible for NI category 'X'

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have entered NI category 'X' for this employee, meaning that he or
    she does not pay any NI contributions. To qualify for this category,
    the employee must:
    be a non-resident of the UK
    be working abroad
    be under 16 years of age
    be deceased

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Change the NI category, if necessary.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G115 - Employee may not be eligible for NI category 'X' ?
    The SAP error message 5G115, which states "Employee may not be eligible for NI category 'X'," typically relates to issues with National Insurance (NI) contributions in the UK payroll system. This error indicates that the employee in question does not meet the criteria for the specified National Insurance category, which can affect payroll processing.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Employee Data: The employee's personal data may be incorrectly entered or missing, such as their date of birth, NI number, or employment status.
    NI Category Assignment: The employee may have been assigned to an NI category that is not appropriate for their circumstances (e.g., category 'X' is often used for employees who are not liable for NI contributions).
    Employment Status: The employee's employment status (e.g., part-time, full-time, or temporary) may not align with the NI category assigned.
    Age or Other Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet age-related criteria or other eligibility requirements for the NI category.
    
    Solutions:
    
    Check Employee Master

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