How To Fix 5G701 - No tax deducted; tax free pay greater than total taxable pay for period &

5G701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No tax deducted; tax free pay greater than total taxable pay for period &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G701 - No tax deducted; tax free pay greater than total taxable pay for period & ?

  The SAP error message 5G701, which states "No tax deducted; tax free pay greater than total taxable pay for period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the system has determined that the amount of tax-free pay for an employee exceeds the total taxable pay for the specified period, leading to a situation where no tax can be deducted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax-Free Allowances: The employee may have received tax-free allowances or benefits that exceed their taxable income for the period.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be an issue with the payroll configuration, such as incorrect tax codes or settings that do not align with the employee's compensation structure.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the data entry for the employee's payroll information, such as incorrect amounts for taxable and non-taxable earnings.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations that affect how certain payments are classified could