5G776 - Please delimit the record as of the end of the previous tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 776

• Message text: Please delimit the record as of the end of the previous tax year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G776 - Please delimit the record as of the end of the previous tax year ?

  The SAP error message 5G776, which states "Please delimit the record as of the end of the previous tax year," typically occurs in the context of managing employee records, particularly when dealing with tax-related data in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a specific infotype record, often related to payroll or tax information.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Record Period: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a record (such as a tax record) that overlaps with the previous tax year. SAP requires that records for a given tax year must be delimited (closed) before new records can be created for the new tax year.
  Missing Delimitation: If the previous year's records have not been properly delimited, the system will not allow new entries for the current year.
  Incorrect Date Entries: Sometimes, the dates entered for the records may not align with the expected tax year boundaries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delimit the Record: You need to go into the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0015 for tax data) and delimit the existing record to the end of the previous tax year. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the employee's master data.
  Selecting the relevant infotype.
  Choosing the option to delimit the record and setting the end date to December 31 of the previous tax year.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Records: Ensure that there are no overlapping records for the same infotype. If there are, you may need to adjust the dates accordingly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the payroll and tax infotypes to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the navigation and options may vary.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that deal with tax data, such as Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments).
  Tax Year End Procedures: Ensure that your organization follows the correct procedures for closing out the tax year, including any necessary reporting and record adjustments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your employee records are correctly maintained for payroll and tax purposes.