How To Fix 5U191 - Enter a post-tax contribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Enter a post-tax contribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U191 - Enter a post-tax contribution ?

  The SAP error message 5U191, "Enter a post-tax contribution," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a post-tax contribution amount to be entered for a specific employee or payroll scenario, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the post-tax contribution field is left blank or not filled in during the payroll processing or benefits enrollment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or benefits module, where the system is not set up to handle post-tax contributions correctly.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be complete or may not include the necessary information related to post-tax contributions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter the Required Data: Go to the relevant payroll or benefits screen and ensure that you enter the post-tax contribution amount as required. This may involve navigating to the employee's payroll data or benefits enrollment section.
  Check Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, verify that the payroll or benefits module is correctly set up to handle post-tax contributions. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes or configuration tables.
  Review Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and includes all necessary information related to post-tax contributions. This may involve checking infotypes such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) or IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling post-tax contributions in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error message or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials related to payroll processing and benefits management in SAP.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5U191 and ensure that the necessary post-tax contributions are correctly entered in the system.