How To Fix 5G147 - Actual end of leave is before expected end; full benefit will not be paid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Actual end of leave is before expected end; full benefit will not be paid

What causes this issue?

The date you have entered for the actual end of the statutory pay period
[Adoption Pay Period (APP), Maternity Pay Period (MPP) or Paternity Pay
Period (PPP)] is before the expected end date. For a PPP this is two
weeks, and for a MPP or APP this is 26 weeks after the statutory pay
period actually started.
If you enter an earlier date, the employee will not receive the full
statutory pay (Statutory Adoption Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay or
Statutory Paternity Pay) benefit to which the employee is entitled.

System Response

The system allows you to make this entry.

How to fix this error?

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

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 5G147 - Actual end of leave is before expected end; full benefit will not be paid ?

  The SAP error message 5G147, which states "Actual end of leave is before expected end; full benefit will not be paid," typically occurs in the context of employee leave management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the actual end date of an employee's leave (such as sick leave, maternity leave, etc.) is earlier than the expected end date that was initially set in the system. As a result, the system is flagging that the employee may not receive the full benefits associated with the leave.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Leave Dates: The actual end date of the leave was entered incorrectly, or the expected end date was not updated to reflect the actual situation.
  Policy Changes: Changes in company policy regarding leave entitlements or benefits may not have been reflected in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that do not align with the company's leave management policies.
  Manual Adjustments: If the leave was manually adjusted or changed without proper updates to the expected end date, this error can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Leave Dates: Check the actual end date of the leave and compare it with the expected end date. Ensure that both dates are correctly entered in the system.
  Update Expected End Date: If the actual end date is correct, update the expected end date in the system to match the actual end date.
  Review Leave Policies: Ensure that the leave policies in the SAP system are up to date and reflect any recent changes in company policy.
  Consult HR or Payroll: If there are discrepancies or if you are unsure about the correct dates, consult with the HR or payroll department for clarification and assistance.
  System Configuration Check: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they align with the company's leave management processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on leave management configurations.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to leave management and benefits to understand how the system calculates and processes leave entitlements.
  Training: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on how to properly enter and manage leave data in the SAP system to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that all leave-related data is accurately reflected in the system, you can resolve the issue and ensure that employees receive the correct benefits associated with their leave.