How To Fix 5G070 - Enter either a P45 tax week number or a P45 tax month number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Enter either a P45 tax week number or a P45 tax month number

What causes this issue?

Depending on whether the employee is paid by week or by month, you
should enter either the last tax week or last tax month in which the
employee was paid by the previous employer. However, you have made an
entry in both fields. The correct information is given on the
employee's P45 form.

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?

Enter the information from the employee's P45 form in the correct
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G070 - Enter either a P45 tax week number or a P45 tax month number ?

  The SAP error message 5G070 indicates that the system requires either a P45 tax week number or a P45 tax month number to proceed with the payroll processing or tax reporting. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the UK, where P45 forms are used to report an employee's tax information when they leave a job.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The required fields for the P45 tax week number or P45 tax month number are not filled in.
  The data entry for the P45 tax week or month is incorrect or missing.
  The payroll processing is attempting to generate a P45 without the necessary tax period information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Entry: Ensure that the P45 tax week number or P45 tax month number is correctly entered in the relevant fields. If you are processing a P45, one of these fields must be populated.
  
  
  Review Employee Records: Verify the employee's records to ensure that all necessary tax information is complete and accurate. This includes checking the employee's tax code and previous payroll data.
  
  
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, check the payroll settings to ensure that the P45 processing is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the payroll schema or rules related to P45 processing.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: If you are testing the payroll process, try entering sample data that includes valid P45 tax week or month numbers to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling P45 forms and related payroll processing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a payroll specialist who is familiar with SAP payroll processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  P45 Form: A P45 is a document issued by an employer when an employee leaves a job. It details the employee's tax code, earnings, and the tax that has been deducted.
  Tax Weeks and Months: In the UK, tax is calculated on a weekly or monthly basis, and the P45 form must reflect the correct period for accurate tax reporting.
  SAP Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll processing cycle in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to tax reporting and employee records.
  
  By ensuring that the necessary tax week or month information is provided, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with the payroll processing.