How To Fix HRPSGB_ME206 - The employee can not hold the current set of different NI categories

HRPSGB_ME206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 206

• Message text: The employee can not hold the current set of different NI categories

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HRPSGB_ME206 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME206 indicates that an employee cannot hold the current set of different National Insurance (NI) categories. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the UK, where employees may have different NI categories based on their employment status, age, or other factors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent NI Categories: The employee may have been assigned multiple NI categories that are not compatible with each other. For example, an employee cannot have both a contracted-out and a non-contracted-out NI category simultaneously.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of NI categories in the system, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during employee master data maintenance can lead to this error.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee's status changes (e.g., from part-time to full-time), their NI category may need to be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in the SAP system to