What can i Do to fix UIF TERS ‘No Declarations Found’ Error Codes Do you facing hardship of fixing UIF ters error codes ‘No Declarations Found’? Go no where this article will guide you hand by hand to fix it.
What Does “No Declarations Found” Mean?
The “No Declarations Found” error means:
- UIF cannot find your employment declarations
- Your employer has not submitted payroll data
- Your records are missing or not linked correctly
- The TERS system has no matching contribution history
In simple terms: UIF cannot verify your employment records.
If no declarations could be found by the UIF, you may receive one of the following error messages:
- ‘Employee does not qualify for TERS payment’
- ‘No declaration as contributor is made to the UIF after FEB 2019’
The UIF says these codes can be unlocked by declaring the employee with the UIF for the periods from February 2019 to March 2022
These declarations can be made either online or in-person at a labour centre
Employers will have to submit UI19 forms to declare employees to the UIF.
Digital UI19 forms are accessible on the Covid-19 TERS portal or by CLICKING HERE
. Digital UI19 forms can be submitted on the UIF’s uFiling website by CLICKING HERE
The UIF says that Foreign Nationals can only be declared on the uFiling service. EDEC is available for payroll affiliated employees.
Employers can also visit a labour centre for manual UI19 declaration.
The fund said, ‘As soon as the declaration is updated on the Siyaya System, the Covid-19 TERS processing unit will identify these cases and trigger a recycle of the rejected payment and if the employee meets all the qualifying rules, they will be paid’.
How to Fix UIF TERS “No Declarations Found” Error
Step 1: Confirm With Your Employer
Ask your employer if they:
- Submitted UIF declarations
- Paid UIF contributions
- Registered you correctly
This is the most important step.
Step 2: Request Updated UI-19 Information
Your employer may need to submit or correct:
- UI-19 form
- Employee details
- Employment dates
Step 3: Check UIF Registration Status
Ensure your employer is fully registered with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Step 4: Verify Personal Details
Make sure your details match UIF records:
- Full name
- ID number
- Employment dates
Even small spelling errors can cause issues.
Step 5: Ask Employer to Resubmit Declarations
If declarations are missing, your employer must:
- Submit missed monthly returns
- Update payroll records
- Correct UIF submissions
Step 6: Contact UIF Support
If the issue persists, contact UIF directly for assistance.
They may request:
- ID number
- Employer UIF number
- Employment proof
Step 7: Visit Labour Centre (If Needed)
If online support fails:
- Visit your nearest labour office
- Bring your ID and employment documents
- Request manual verification


