How To Fix 5D831 - Lock removed for employment tax statement with Elster

5D831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Lock removed for employment tax statement with Elster

What causes this issue?

The lock for the employment tax statement with Elster was removed.
When employment tax statements are created with the Elster procedure,
data will be created for this statement period.
If you do not want to use the Elster procedure to create the employment
tax statement for this period, set the lock indicator again.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether the employment tax data is to be reported with Elster.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D831 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D831, which indicates "Lock removed for employment tax statement with Elster," typically occurs in the context of generating or submitting employment tax statements in Germany using the Elster online platform. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the data being submitted, problems with the Elster interface, or system configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being submitted, such as incorrect employee information, missing fields, or invalid tax data.
  Lock Removal: The lock on the employment tax statement may have been removed due to a previous error or manual intervention, which can lead to the inability to process the statement.
  Elster Configuration: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system for the Elster interface can lead to communication issues.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or submit the employment tax statement.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical