How To Fix 5D804 - Transfer to the EE is only permitted for tax-liable "flat-rate tax"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Transfer to the EE is only permitted for tax-liable "flat-rate tax"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D804 - Transfer to the EE is only permitted for tax-liable "flat-rate tax" ?

  The SAP error message 5D804 indicates that there is an issue with the transfer of data to the Employee Earnings (EE) report, specifically related to flat-rate tax handling. This error typically arises when the system detects that the transfer is being attempted for a tax type that is not eligible for flat-rate taxation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The tax type configured in the employee's master data or payroll settings may not be set up for flat-rate taxation.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's tax information may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in how the system processes their earnings.
  Payroll Processing: The payroll run may have encountered issues where the earnings or deductions do not align with the flat-rate tax requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the tax type is set up for flat-rate taxation.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) and verify the tax types and their settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30) and check the tax information.
  Ensure that the tax type assigned to the employee is appropriate for flat-rate taxation.
  
  
  
  Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record to ensure that it is set up correctly for the payroll period in question.
  Make sure that the payroll run has been executed correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to flat-rate taxation and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Flat-Rate Tax: This is a simplified tax regime where a fixed percentage is applied to the income, rather than a progressive tax rate.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may assist in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.