How To Fix 5G667 - P45 tax paid could not be validated due to errors in tax calculation

5G667 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 667

• Message text: P45 tax paid could not be validated due to errors in tax calculation

What causes this issue?

The amount of previous tax paid copied from form P45 needs to be
validated. However, the check could not be perfomed due to an error in
tax calculation.
The error is caused by an incorrect or missing setup of the tax
calculation system in tables T511K, T5GT2 or to the usage of an unknown
payroll type, i.e. different form weekly, monthly, lunar, ...

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

System Response

The system does not validate the amount of previous tax paid copied
from form P45.

How to fix this error?

In order to enable a correct validation as well as a correct tax
calculation in payroll, check your system settings in tables T511K and
T5GT2 as well as the type of payroll used.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G667 - P45 tax paid could not be validated due to errors in tax calculation ?

  The SAP error message 5G667 indicates that there is an issue with the validation of the P45 tax paid due to errors in tax calculation. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the UK, where P45 forms are used to report an employee's tax information when they leave a job.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Codes: The employee's tax code may be incorrect or not updated, leading to improper tax calculations.
  Payroll 
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the payroll settings or tax calculation rules within the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes in entering employee data, such as salary, tax deductions, or other relevant information, can lead to calculation errors.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Required fields for tax calculation may be missing or incomplete, preventing proper validation.
  Changes in Tax Legislation: Updates in tax laws or regulations that have not been reflected in the SAP system can cause discrepancies in calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
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