5G887 - Other payment to a leaver; tax code 0T (Wk1/Mth1) used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Other payment to a leaver; tax code 0T (Wk1/Mth1) used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G887 - Other payment to a leaver; tax code 0T (Wk1/Mth1) used ?

  The SAP error message 5G887, which states "Other payment to a leaver; tax code 0T (Wk1/Mth1) used," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the tax code assigned to a payment for an employee who has left the company.
  Cause:
  
  Tax Code Misconfiguration: The tax code 0T is often used for emergency tax situations or when the correct tax code cannot be determined. It indicates that the employee is not receiving the normal tax treatment, which can happen for leavers if their tax information is not correctly set up.
  Employee Status: The employee may have been marked as a leaver in the system, and the payment being processed does not align with the expected tax treatment for leavers.
  Payment Type: The payment being processed may not be categorized correctly, leading to the use of the emergency tax code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Tax Information: Check the employee's tax details in the system. Ensure that their tax code is correctly set up and that they are not incorrectly assigned to the 0T tax code.
  Adjust Payment Type: If the payment is a final payment or a specific type of payment (like a redundancy payment), ensure that it is categorized correctly in the payroll system.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the tax codes for leavers are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your payroll administrator or SAP support.
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the payroll for the employee to ensure that the correct tax code is applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Code 0T: This tax code is typically used for emergency tax situations in the UK. It is important to ensure that employees are not incorrectly assigned this code, as it can lead to incorrect tax deductions.
  Leaver Payments: Payments to employees who have left the company may have specific tax implications and should be handled according to local tax regulations.
  SAP Payroll Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on payroll processing and tax code management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team or a payroll specialist for further investigation.