How To Fix 4B074 - Wife Exemption is not permitted.

4B074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4B - Message Class for Philippines

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Wife Exemption is not permitted.

What causes this issue?

You have marked "Wife Exepmtion" for an employee, whose tax status is
"Single".

System Response

"Wife exemption" is not permitted for employees with tax status as
"Single".

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

4B074 - Details

• The SAP error message "4B074 Wife Exemption is not permitted" typically relates to issues in the payroll or tax calculation processes within the SAP system, particularly in the context of employee tax exemptions. This error often arises when there is an attempt to apply a tax exemption for a spouse that is not allowed under the current configuration or legal framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax settings in the SAP system may not allow for a wife exemption due to local tax laws or company policies.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to marital status or dependents.
  Tax Class: The employee may be assigned a tax class that does not permit exemptions for spouses.
  Legal Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may have rendered the exemption invalid.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that the marital