How To Fix 5G600 - Pension contributions exceed &% of gross/pensionable pay this period

5G600 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 600

• Message text: Pension contributions exceed &% of gross/pensionable pay this period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G600 - Pension contributions exceed &% of gross/pensionable pay this period ?

  The SAP error message 5G600 indicates that the pension contributions for an employee have exceeded a specified limit based on their gross or pensionable pay for the current period. This error typically arises in payroll processing when the contributions calculated exceed the allowable percentage set in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The system has predefined limits for pension contributions, which are often set based on legal regulations or company policies. If the contributions exceed these limits, the error will trigger.
  Incorrect Payroll Data: There may be incorrect or outdated employee data, such as salary changes, that have not been updated in the system.
  Multiple Pension Schemes: If an employee is enrolled in multiple pension schemes, the combined contributions may exceed the allowable limit.
  Calculation Errors: Errors in the payroll calculation logic or formulas can lead to incorrect contribution amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for pension contributions in the SAP system. Ensure that the limits