How To Fix 5G297 - If P46(EXPAT) box is ticked - then P46(EXPAT) issue date must be entered

5G297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: If P46(EXPAT) box is ticked - then P46(EXPAT) issue date must be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G297 - If P46(EXPAT) box is ticked - then P46(EXPAT) issue date must be entered ?

  The SAP error message 5G297 is related to the P46 (Expat) form, which is used in the UK for reporting information about employees who are expatriates. This error occurs when the P46 (Expat) checkbox is ticked, but the required issue date for the P46 (Expat) form has not been entered.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system requires an issue date for the P46 (Expat) form when the checkbox is selected. This is a validation rule to ensure that all necessary information is provided for compliance with tax reporting requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter the issue date for the P46 (Expat) form. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee Record: Navigate to the employee record in SAP where the P46 (Expat) checkbox is ticked.
  
  
  Locate the P46 (Expat) Section: Find the section of the employee record that pertains to the P46 (Expat) form.
  
  
  Enter the Issue Date: Input