How To Fix 5G969 - Overall Employer NI Contributions are Negative

5G969 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 969

• Message text: Overall Employer NI Contributions are Negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G969 - Overall Employer NI Contributions are Negative ?

  The SAP error message 5G969, which indicates that "Overall Employer NI Contributions are Negative," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly in the UK payroll module. This error suggests that the total National Insurance (NI) contributions that the employer is supposed to pay are negative, which is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of payroll elements related to National Insurance contributions.
  Negative Values in Payroll: If there are deductions or adjustments that result in negative values for employer contributions, this error can occur.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry for employee records, such as incorrect NI category or earnings, can lead to this issue.
  Retroactive Accounting: Changes made in previous payroll periods that affect current calculations can lead to inconsistencies.
  Tax Code Issues: Incorrect or outdated tax codes can also lead to erroneous calculations of NI contributions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the configuration