How To Fix 5G573 - Employer social security code &1 is not valid for island &2

5G573 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 573

• Message text: Employer social security code &1 is not valid for island &2

What causes this issue?

An invalid social security code has been entered for the offshore
island.

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?

Valid social security code formats are:
Jersey: one digit or one letter, four digits (eg N1234).
Guernsey/Alderney: six digits (eg 123456).

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 5G573 - Employer social security code &1 is not valid for island &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5G573 indicates that there is an issue with the employer social security code in relation to a specific island (or region). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with social security contributions and regulations that vary by region.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Social Security Code: The employer social security code provided does not match the expected format or is not recognized for the specified island.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system where the social security codes for the specific island are not properly set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the social security code entered in the employee master data or payroll processing.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in social security regulations or codes that have not been updated in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Social Security Code: Check the employer social security code entered in the system against