How To Fix 5G422 - Opting out of the F.S.Charge and back in within a tax year is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Opting out of the F.S.Charge and back in within a tax year is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The infotype history of this company car shows that the employee has
already opted out of the fuel scale charge during this tax year. Once
having opted out it is not permitted by the system to opt back in until
the start of the next tax year.
Background : The Inland Revenue ruling
In order to deter employees from opting out and in repeatedly,
provision is made that should an employee opt back into free fuel at
any time in the same tax year that he has previously given it up a
full year's charge will apply.

System Response

The system does not allow this change.

How to fix this error?

If the previous opting out was a mistake correct this record so that
the fuel scale charge is flagged on the old record. In the case that
the employee has genuinely opted out and then back in it would be
necessary to change the infotype records to reflect no period within
the tax year where the fuel scale charge did not apply.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G422 - Opting out of the F.S.Charge and back in within a tax year is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5G422, which states "Opting out of the F.S. Charge and back in within a tax year is not allowed," typically relates to the handling of financial services charges (F.S. Charge) in the context of tax regulations. This error usually occurs when a user attempts to switch between opting in and opting out of a financial service charge within the same tax year, which is not permitted according to the system's configuration or tax regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Regulatory Restrictions: Tax regulations may prohibit changing the status of opting in or out of certain financial charges within the same tax year.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to enforce these regulations strictly, preventing any changes that violate the rules.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to change the status without realizing the restrictions in place.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Tax Year: Ensure that you are not trying to change the opt-in/opt-out status within the same tax year. If you need to make a change, you may have to wait until the next tax year.
  Consult Documentation: Check the relevant tax regulations and SAP documentation to understand the rules regarding financial service charges and the implications of opting in or out.
  Contact Support: If you believe the error is incorrect or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a tax consultant who can provide guidance based on your specific situation.
  System Configuration Check: If you have access, review the configuration settings in SAP related to financial service charges to ensure they align with your organization's policies and regulatory requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error 5G422 for updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the implications of opting in and out of financial service charges to prevent future errors.
  Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of the processes and regulations surrounding financial service charges to aid in compliance and user understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations.