Hi _viator,
The system seems to be assuming that you will be earning enough contributions when typing in a later date and may not need to make contributions.
As this is based on a pension calculation you will benefit from discussing with the Future Pension Service about how making contributions will benefit your pension before making payments.
You can contact them on 0800 731 0175
A high number of calls to the helpline is resulting in long wait times, you can complete a call back request form on the gov.uk if this is affecting you.
You can complete this form if you're struggling to contact the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by phone to pay voluntary National Insurance Contributions.
DWP will contact you on the phone number you provide in this form to discuss payment of voluntary National Insurance contributions.
If you submit a request by the 5 April 2025 deadline, you will still be able to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions after the deadline has passed.
If you have already requested a call back, please do not send another request.
You can fill in the form following this link
Request a call back to pay voluntary National Insurance contributions