How To Fix 5D832 - Municipality number from tax card not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 832

• Message text: Municipality number from tax card not entered

What causes this issue?

When you transfer employment tax statement data with the Elster
procedure, you must report the official key of the municipality that
issued the tax card.

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?

You have to change the infotype if the data is reported with the Elster
procedure.
If the tax card is available, enter the municipality key from the tax
card in the "Municipality" field.
If the tax card is not available, set the indicator for "Tax card not
submitted".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D832 - Municipality number from tax card not entered ?

  The SAP error message 5D832 indicates that the municipality number from the tax card has not been entered. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or tax reporting, where specific tax-related information is required for employees.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a municipality number in the employee's tax data. The municipality number is essential for calculating local taxes correctly, as it identifies the local tax authority that governs the employee's tax obligations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the municipality number is correctly entered in the employee's tax data. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0012 for Tax Data).
  
  
  
  Check Tax Data:
  
  Look for the field related to the municipality number (this may vary based on your configuration).
  If the field is empty, enter the correct municipality number as per the employee's tax card.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the municipality number, save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  Once the municipality number is entered, re-run the payroll or the relevant report that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Configuration: Ensure that the municipality numbers are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the tax configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Employee Tax Card: Verify that the employee's tax card is up to date and contains the correct municipality number.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR policies for specific guidelines on handling tax data and municipality numbers.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5D832 and ensure that the municipality number is correctly entered for payroll processing.