How To Fix 5G203 - Payroll frequency & not supported &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Payroll frequency & not supported &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a payroll frequency not supported in the SAP payroll
system for Great Britain.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following supported payroll frequencies:
Weekly
BiWeekly
4 Weekly
Monthly

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G203 - Payroll frequency & not supported & ?

  The SAP error message 5G203 typically relates to payroll processing and indicates that the payroll frequency specified for an employee is not supported or recognized by the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during payroll runs or when processing payroll-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Frequency Configuration: The payroll frequency assigned to the employee may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Payroll Frequency: The payroll frequency may not be defined in the system for the specific payroll area or country.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may have incorrect or incomplete information regarding payroll frequency.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll module, they may not support the specified payroll frequency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Frequency Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify that the payroll frequency is correctly defined for the relevant payroll area and country.
  Ensure that the payroll frequency is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Access the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) and check the payroll frequency field.
  Ensure that the payroll frequency assigned to the employee is valid and corresponds to the defined frequencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Frequency:
  
  If the payroll frequency is incorrect, update it to a valid frequency that is supported by the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll frequencies to ensure compliance with the latest configurations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, consult with your ABAP team or SAP support to ensure that these customizations are compatible with the payroll frequencies being used.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object for configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a functional consultant specializing in SAP Payroll for further assistance.