How To Fix 5G991 - Changes to CSL record in the previous tax year are not allowed

5G991 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 991

• Message text: Changes to CSL record in the previous tax year are not allowed

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G991 - Changes to CSL record in the previous tax year are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5G991, which states "Changes to CSL record in the previous tax year are not allowed," typically occurs in the context of managing tax-related records in SAP, particularly when dealing with the Customer Service Ledger (CSL) or similar financial records. This error indicates that there is an attempt to modify a record that falls within a closed fiscal year, which is generally not permitted due to accounting regulations and practices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Fiscal Year: The most common cause of this error is that the fiscal year in which the record was created has been closed. In SAP, once a fiscal year is closed, changes to financial records from that year are restricted to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
  Tax Reporting Regulations: Many jurisdictions have strict regulations regarding the modification of tax records after a certain period, which is often aligned with the closing of the fiscal year.
  System Configuration: The