How To Fix 5G120 - Only EE,ER and tax free WTs or AVC or FSAVC WTs are permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Only EE,ER and tax free WTs or AVC or FSAVC WTs are permitted

Cause
Wagetypes for normal and AVC or FSAVC contributions have been
maintained.
What To Do
Maintain only one of the following wagetypes:
Normal employee, employer and employee tax-free contributions
Additional voluntary contributions and AVC tax-free contributions
Free standing contribution wagetypes
Employee tax-free contributions
Additional voluntary contributions and AVC tax-free contributions
Free standing contribution wagetypes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G120 - Only EE,ER and tax free WTs or AVC or FSAVC WTs are permitted ?

  The SAP error message 5G120 indicates that there is an issue with the wage types (WTs) being used in a payroll processing scenario. Specifically, this error message states that only certain wage types are permitted for the operation being performed, which typically includes:
  
  EE (Employee) wage types
  ER (Employer) wage types
  Tax-free wage types
  AVC (Additional Voluntary Contributions) wage types
  FSAVC (Flexible Savings Additional Voluntary Contributions) wage types
  
  Cause of the Error
  The error usually occurs when:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type: A wage type that is not allowed in the current context is being processed. This could be due to a configuration issue or an incorrect entry in the payroll run.
  Payroll Configuration: The payroll schema or the configuration for wage types may not be set up correctly to allow the specific types of wage types being used.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the employee master data or payroll data that is causing an invalid wage type to be referenced.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Types: Review the wage types being processed in the payroll run. Ensure that only EE, ER, tax-free, AVC, or FSAVC wage types are included.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: 
  
  Go to the payroll schema and check the configuration for wage types. Ensure that the allowed wage types are correctly defined.
  Check the relevant payroll driver (e.g., RPCALCU0) and ensure that the logic for wage type processing is correct.
  
  
  
  Employee Master Data: 
  
  Verify the employee master data to ensure that the wage types assigned to the employee are valid and correctly configured.
  Check for any recent changes in the employee's payroll data that might have introduced invalid wage types.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the wage types, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE51 (Maintain Wage Type Valuation) to review and adjust wage types.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  Testing Environment: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.