How To Fix 3W233 - Empty mandatory SARS code: & - &

3W233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Empty mandatory SARS code: & - &

What causes this issue?

The South African Receiver of Revenue has defined (please refer to the
IRP10(a) specification) certain mandatory codes. When any of these
fields are empty, you are warned that the certificates may be rejected
by the Receiver for this reason.

System Response

This is a warning message only.
The employees concerned have been included in the electronic interface
file.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the relevant infotype(s) for the employees concerned, and
rerun payroll for these employees if necessary. Set the status of this
run to cancelled, then rerun this step.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W233 - Empty mandatory SARS code: & - & ?

  The SAP error message 3W233 "Empty mandatory SARS code: & - &" typically occurs in the context of South African tax reporting, particularly when dealing with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) requirements. This error indicates that a mandatory SARS code is missing in the system, which is essential for tax reporting and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing SARS Code: The error arises when a mandatory field for a SARS code is left empty. This could be due to incorrect configuration, missing data in the master records, or incomplete entries during transaction processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific tax codes required by SARS.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently skipped entering the required SARS code during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the relevant master data (e.g., vendor, customer, employee records) to ensure that all mandatory fields, including the SARS codes, are filled in correctly.
  Update Configuration: If the