How To Fix 5G139 - Last payroll run shows no payment for this court order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Last payroll run shows no payment for this court order

What causes this issue?

The payroll results of the previous period show no balance for this
court order.

How to fix this error?

Check if the court order has already been paid out or if the previous
payroll result shows a balance for this court order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G139 - Last payroll run shows no payment for this court order ?

  The SAP error message 5G139, which states "Last payroll run shows no payment for this court order," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a court order (such as a garnishment) that is expected to result in a payment, but the last payroll run did not generate any payment for that order.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Payment Due: The most common reason for this error is that there was no amount due for the court order in the last payroll run. This could be due to various factors, such as:
  
  The employee's earnings were below the threshold for garnishment.
  The employee had no earnings in the payroll period.
  The court order has been satisfied or is no longer valid.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the court order in the SAP system, such as:
  
  Incorrect setup of the garnishment type.
  Missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data related to the court order.
  
  
  
  Payroll Processing Issues: There could be issues in the payroll processing itself, such as:
  
  Errors in the payroll calculation logic.
  Missing or incorrect payroll results for the employee.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and ensure that the court order is correctly set up. Verify that the garnishment type and amounts are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in the last payroll run. Ensure that there were earnings that would trigger a payment for the court order.
  
  
  Verify Court Order Validity: Confirm that the court order is still valid and has not been satisfied or terminated.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If necessary, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see how the court order is processed and whether any payments are generated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to court orders and garnishments.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If there are configuration issues, work with your SAP HR team to adjust the settings as needed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on handling court orders in payroll.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Testing: After making any changes, ensure to test the payroll run in a non-production environment to confirm that the issue is resolved before running it in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.