How To Fix 3Q077 - IR56B form has already been issued, please re-run IR56B program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 077

• Message text: IR56B form has already been issued, please re-run IR56B program

What causes this issue?

If a tax receipt is being entered now, the IR56B forms would have
already been submitted for all employees for the previous tax year.

System Response

The system will store this entry, but this entry will not be processed
unless the IR56B reporting program is re-run.

How to fix this error?

Run the IR56B report (program HHKCTXB0) to process the tax receipt
entry that is currently being entered into this infotype. This will
create an Amended IR56B form that should be sent to the Hong Kong
Inland Revenue Department.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q077 - IR56B form has already been issued, please re-run IR56B program ?

  The SAP error message 3Q077 indicates that the IR56B form has already been issued for the specified employee or period, and the system is prompting you to re-run the IR56B program to address the issue. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and reporting in SAP, particularly in the context of the IR56B form, which is used for reporting employee remuneration to the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Submission: The IR56B form has already been generated and submitted for the employee in question, which prevents the system from generating it again for the same period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data entered for the employee, leading the system to believe that the form has already been processed.
  Program Execution: The IR56B program may not have been executed correctly, or there may have been an interruption during the process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Submissions: Verify if the IR56B form has indeed been issued for the employee. You can do this by checking the relevant reports or transaction codes in SAP that display submitted forms.
  Re-run the IR56B Program: If you need to make changes or corrections, you can re-run the IR56B program. Ensure that you have the correct parameters and data before executing the program again.
  
  Use transaction code PC00_M99_IR56B to access the IR56B program.
  Make sure to select the correct period and employee details.
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and payroll results to ensure that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
  Consult with Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the status of the IR56B form or how to proceed, consult with your payroll or HR team for guidance.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IR56B Form: This is a statutory form in Hong Kong used to report the remuneration of employees to the Inland Revenue Department.
  SAP Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll processing cycle in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to payroll reports and forms.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_M99_IR56B for generating the IR56B form and PA20 or PA30 for viewing employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the IR56B form as needed.