How To Fix 5C295 - Person is not liable for withholding tax in reporting period.

5C295 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Person is not liable for withholding tax in reporting period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C295 - Person is not liable for withholding tax in reporting period. ?

  The SAP error message 5C295, which states "Person is not liable for withholding tax in reporting period," typically occurs in the context of withholding tax processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system has determined that the specified person (vendor or employee) is not subject to withholding tax for the reporting period in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax Classification: The vendor or employee may not be classified correctly in the system. For example, the withholding tax type may not be assigned to the vendor or employee.
  Tax Exemption: The person may have a tax exemption status that applies for the reporting period.
  Incorrect Dates: The withholding tax liability may not be applicable for the specific reporting period due to date settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the vendor or employee, such as missing or incorrect withholding tax information.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system for withholding tax