How To Fix 5G117 - Employee must have a & pension scheme for this NI category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Employee must have a & pension scheme for this NI category

What causes this issue?

For NI categories 'D' and 'E', an employee must have a COSRS pension
scheme, and for NI categories 'F' and 'G', a COMPS pension scheme. The
employee concerned does not have the appropriate pension scheme.

System Response

The system will not let you create this infotype record until you have
either corrected the employee's pension scheme or entered a different
NI category.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, create a <LS>Pension Funds</> (Infotype 071) record for a
&V1& pension scheme for this employee. You will then be able to create
the National Insurance record.
However, if the employee's current pension scheme is correct, change
the NI category you are using.

Procedure for System Administrators

To check your pension scheme types, choose <LS>Maintain entries</> in
this dialog box. This will take you to the relevant Customizing step
under <ZH>Pension Schemes</> in Customizing for <ZH>Payroll: United
Kingdom</>. To then see what type of pension scheme is involved, select
a pension scheme and choose <ZH>Pension Scheme Definition</>.
However, if you have not yet set up pension schemes for your company,
you should carry out all steps in this section.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G117 - Employee must have a & pension scheme for this NI category ?

  The SAP error message 5G117, which states "Employee must have a & pension scheme for this NI category," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the UK, particularly when dealing with National Insurance (NI) contributions. This error indicates that the employee's National Insurance category requires them to be enrolled in a specific pension scheme, but the necessary configuration or data is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pension Scheme Assignment: The employee is assigned a National Insurance category that mandates enrollment in a pension scheme, but no pension scheme has been assigned to the employee in the system.
  Incorrect NI Category: The employee may have an incorrect National Insurance category assigned that does not align with their employment status or pension scheme requirements.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll system regarding pension schemes and their association with National Insurance categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify the National Insurance category assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the employee has a pension scheme assigned that corresponds to their NI category.
  
  
  
  Assign a Pension Scheme:
  
  If the employee does not have a pension scheme assigned, you will need to assign one that is appropriate for their NI category.
  This can typically be done in the employee's infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) or infotype 0580 (Pension Scheme).
  
  
  
  Review NI Category:
  
  If the NI category is incorrect, you may need to update it based on the employee's current employment status and eligibility.
  This can be done in infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) or infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP payroll configuration team to ensure that the pension schemes are correctly set up in relation to the NI categories.
  Check the configuration in the payroll schema and ensure that the rules for pension schemes and NI categories are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and pension scheme configurations.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that the pension scheme complies with UK pension regulations, including auto-enrollment requirements.
  User Roles: Ensure that the personnel responsible for payroll processing have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee data and payroll configurations.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a specialist who has experience with SAP payroll configurations.