How To Fix 5G156 - Temporary NI number cannot be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Temporary NI number cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

Temporary National insurance numbers will no longer be generated or
saved in the system.

System Response

This change is due to new legislative rules in effect from April 06
2004.

How to fix this error?

Leave the NINO field blank if you do not have a NINO for this employee.
However, you must maintain the date of birth and gender fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G156 - Temporary NI number cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message 5G156 ("Temporary NI number cannot be generated") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management, particularly when dealing with National Insurance (NI) numbers in the UK. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a temporary National Insurance number for an employee.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to generate temporary NI numbers. This could be due to missing settings in the payroll or personnel administration modules.
  Employee Data Issues: The employee record may be incomplete or contain errors, such as missing personal information that is required for NI number generation.
  System Limitations: There may be limitations or restrictions in the SAP system version being used, or it may not support the generation of temporary NI numbers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate or manage NI numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the payroll and personnel administration settings are correctly configured to allow for the generation of temporary NI numbers. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes and settings in the SAP system.
  Review Employee Data: Verify that all required fields in the employee's master data are filled out correctly. This includes personal details such as name, date of birth, and address.
  System Updates: If the issue is related to system limitations, check for any available updates or patches for your SAP system that may address this issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to generate the NI number has the necessary permissions. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to NI number generation for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., PA30 for maintaining employee data) that may help in troubleshooting the issue.
  Testing: If possible, test the generation of a temporary NI number in a development or test environment to isolate the issue without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.