How To Fix 5G274 - Notification of maternity leave given before MAT B1 has been issued

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Notification of maternity leave given before MAT B1 has been issued

What causes this issue?

An employee can only give notice of her intention to take Statutory
Maternity Leave after she has been given a MAT B1 form by a doctor or
midwife. You have entered a notification date that is before the date
that the MAT B1 form was issued.

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?

Enter a notification date that is on or after the issue date of the MAT
B1 form.

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 5G274 - Notification of maternity leave given before MAT B1 has been issued ?

  The SAP error message 5G274, which states "Notification of maternity leave given before MAT B1 has been issued," typically occurs in the context of managing employee leave in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system has detected that a maternity leave notification has been submitted before the MAT B1 form (the official maternity certificate in the UK) has been issued.
  Cause:
  
  Timing of Notification: The employee has submitted a notification of maternity leave before the MAT B1 form has been generated or issued. The MAT B1 form is a necessary document that confirms the pregnancy and is required for processing maternity leave and pay.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to enforce a rule that requires the MAT B1 form to be issued before any maternity leave notifications can be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Issue the MAT B1 Form: Ensure that the MAT B1 form is issued to the employee before processing the maternity leave notification. This form is typically issued by a healthcare professional (like a midwife or doctor) after the 20th week of pregnancy.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the rules regarding maternity leave notifications and the issuance of the MAT B1 form are correctly set up. If necessary, consult with your SAP HR module administrator or a consultant to adjust the settings.
  Correct the Notification Date: If the notification was submitted prematurely, the employee may need to correct the date of the maternity leave notification to align with the issuance of the MAT B1 form.
  
  Related Information:
  
  MAT B1 Form: This is a maternity certificate that confirms the pregnancy and is required for claiming maternity benefits. It is usually issued after the 20th week of pregnancy.
  Maternity Leave Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the relevant maternity leave regulations in your country, as they may dictate the timing and requirements for notifications and documentation.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding how the SAP HR module handles maternity leave and related documentation can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your organization's SAP support team or a specialist who can provide further assistance tailored to your specific SAP configuration and business processes.