How To Fix 5G544 - Concurrent Company cars must have the same Fuel scale charge setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Concurrent Company cars must have the same Fuel scale charge setting

What causes this issue?

More than 1 company car record exist at the same time for this
employee. The fuel scale charge flag must be set in the same way on
each company car record for the period in which more than one car is
available to the employee. The system has detemined that this is not
the case.
&BUSINESS REASON&
The allocation of free fuel is not car specific. If fuel is paid by
the employee for any of the available company cars then the fuel
scale charge flag may not be set for any.

System Response

The system has identified that there is difference between the fuel
scale charge setting between cars in a period where more than 1 company
car is available to the employee

How to fix this error?

Correct the fuel scale charge flag on the infotype to be identical in
all periods where concurrent company car records exist.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G544 - Concurrent Company cars must have the same Fuel scale charge setting ?

  The SAP error message 5G544 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the fuel scale charge settings for concurrent company cars. This error typically arises in the context of managing company cars and their associated fuel benefits in SAP, particularly in modules related to travel and expense management or payroll.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when multiple company cars assigned to an employee or a specific context have different fuel scale charge settings. The fuel scale charge is a method used to calculate the taxable benefit of a company car based on its fuel consumption. For concurrent company cars, SAP requires that they share the same fuel scale charge settings to ensure consistency in tax calculations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Company Car Assignments: Review the company cars assigned to the employee or the relevant context. Ensure that all concurrent company cars have the same fuel scale charge settings.
  
  
  Standardize Fuel Scale Charge Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the company cars in SAP.
  Ensure that the fuel scale charge settings (e.g., fuel type, scale charge amount) are consistent across all cars assigned to the same employee or context.
  
  
  
  Update Records: If you find discrepancies, update the records for the company cars to ensure they align with the same fuel scale charge settings.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the transaction that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct settings or how to make changes, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules related to HR (Human Resources), specifically in payroll processing or travel management.
  Tax Implications: Understanding the tax implications of company cars and their fuel benefits is crucial, as incorrect settings can lead to compliance issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that users making these changes have the appropriate permissions to modify company car settings in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be underlying configuration issues or system bugs that need to be addressed.