Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain
Message number: 149
Message text: Set "eligible" indicator if you intend to pay at the higher rate
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5G149
- Set "eligible" indicator if you intend to pay at the higher rate ?The SAP error message 5G149, which states "Set 'eligible' indicator if you intend to pay at the higher rate," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with wage types and payment rates. This error indicates that the system requires a specific indicator to be set in order to process a payment at a higher rate for an employee.
Cause: The error is usually triggered when: An employee is eligible for a higher payment rate (e.g., overtime, special allowances) but the system does not have the necessary indicator set to reflect this eligibility. The payroll configuration or employee master data does not align with the requirements for processing the higher rate payment.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data in the SAP system (transaction code PA30). Verify if the "eligible" indicator for the relevant wage type is set correctly. This may involve checking
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