How To Fix 5G116 - Employee must be female


5G116 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 116

  • Message text: Employee must be female

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only women qualify for the reduced rate NI categories 'B', 'E', and
    'G'. The employee concerned is therefore not eligible for any of these
    categories.

    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?

    Enter an NI category other than 'B', 'E', or 'G'.

    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 5G116 - Employee must be female ?
    The SAP error message 5G116: Employee must be female typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when there are specific requirements or validations related to gender for certain employee types or positions. This error is often encountered in organizations that have gender-specific roles or compliance requirements.
    
    Cause: Gender-Specific Role: The employee being created or modified is assigned to a role or position that is restricted to female employees only. This could be due to legal, cultural, or organizational policies. Data Entry Error: The gender field in the employee's master data may have been incorrectly filled out or left blank. Configuration Settings: The SAP system may have been configured to enforce gender-specific rules for certain employee types or positions.
    Solution: Check Employee Data: Verify the gender field in the employee's master data. Ensure that it is correctly set to 'Female' if the role requires it. Review Role Requirements: Check the specific role or position that the employee

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