How To Fix 5G204 - No entry in T5G_NICPCT for NI category & and date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: No entry in T5G_NICPCT for NI category & and date &

What causes this issue?

Table <ZK>NIC Percentages </>(T5G_NICPCT) holds the NI percentages in
your SAP system. The table could not be read for the chosen parameters.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Verify that the payroll frequency and payroll date chosen are supported.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G204 - No entry in T5G_NICPCT for NI category & and date & ?

  The SAP error message 5G204 indicates that there is no entry in the table T5G_NICPCT for the specified NI (National Insurance) category and date. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the UK payroll module, where National Insurance contributions are calculated based on specific categories and periods.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the specified NI category is missing in the T5G_NICPCT table. This table holds the mapping of NI categories to their respective contribution rates and other relevant details.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the error message may not correspond to any valid entries in the T5G_NICPCT table. This could happen if the date is outside the range of configured entries.
  Incorrect NI Category: The NI category being referenced may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for payroll.
  Ensure that the entries for the NI category in question are correctly maintained in the T5G_NICPCT table.
  If entries are missing, you will need to create them. This typically involves defining the NI category, the applicable rates, and the effective dates.
  
  
  
  Verify Dates:
  
  Check the date mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it falls within the range of valid entries in the T5G_NICPCT table.
  If the date is incorrect, adjust the payroll run or the date being processed.
  
  
  
  Review NI Categories:
  
  Ensure that the NI category being used is valid and correctly assigned to the employee in question.
  You can check the employee's NI category in their master data (transaction code PA20 or PA30).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T5G_NICPCT Table: This table is crucial for the calculation of National Insurance contributions in the UK payroll. It contains the mapping of NI categories to their respective contribution rates and effective dates.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA20/PA30: For viewing and maintaining employee master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring payroll and NI contributions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll configurations.