How To Fix 5V103 - The employee is a minor: no garnishment authorized!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The employee is a minor: no garnishment authorized!

What causes this issue?

Employee is underaged: no garnishment authorized!

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V103 - The employee is a minor: no garnishment authorized! ?

  The SAP error message 5V103 indicates that the system has detected that the employee in question is a minor, and as such, no garnishment can be authorized for them. This is a compliance-related restriction, as labor laws in many jurisdictions prevent the garnishment of wages for minors.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Age: The employee's date of birth indicates that they are under the legal age of majority (typically under 18 years old in many jurisdictions).
  Garnishment Setup: There may be an attempt to set up a garnishment (such as for child support, tax levies, or other debts) for this employee, which is not permissible due to their minor status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Employee Age: Check the employee's date of birth in the SAP system to confirm that they are indeed classified as a minor.
  Review Garnishment Requests: If there are any pending garnishment requests for this employee, they should be reviewed and possibly canceled or put on hold until the employee reaches the age of majority.
  Compliance Check: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local labor laws regarding wage garnishment for minors. This may involve consulting with legal or HR professionals.
  Update Employee Records: If the employee's age is incorrectly recorded in the system, update their records accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Legal Framework: Familiarize yourself with the labor laws in your jurisdiction regarding wage garnishment for minors. This can vary significantly by location.
  SAP Configuration: If you are responsible for SAP configuration, ensure that the system is set up to automatically check for employee age when processing garnishments.
  HR Policies: Review your organization's HR policies regarding the employment of minors and any related financial practices.
  
  If you continue to encounter issues or if the situation is complex, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a legal advisor specializing in employment law.