How To Fix 5I159 - Enter tax variation percentage for the allowance wage type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5I - HR-PA: Reserved for International Version (Australia)

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter tax variation percentage for the allowance wage type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5I159 - Enter tax variation percentage for the allowance wage type ?

  The SAP error message 5I159, which states "Enter tax variation percentage for the allowance wage type," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a requirement to specify a tax variation percentage for a particular allowance wage type. This error is often related to the configuration of wage types in the payroll module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the tax variation percentage for a specific allowance wage type has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the wage type is newly created or if the configuration has not been completed properly.
  Incorrect Wage Type Settings: The wage type may not be set up correctly to handle tax variations, or it may be missing necessary parameters.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues in the payroll schema that prevent the system from processing the wage type correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Variation Percentage:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Payroll > Wage Types > Wage Type Characteristics.
  Find the relevant wage type for the allowance and ensure that the tax variation percentage is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to enter the appropriate percentage based on your organization's tax policies.
  
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the wage type is configured correctly to allow for tax variations. This includes checking the settings for the wage type in the Wage Type Catalog.
  Make sure that the wage type is marked as an allowance and that it is set up to calculate taxes correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary operations for handling tax variations for the wage type in question.
  If modifications are needed, you may need to consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the tax calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed instructions on configuring wage types and handling payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration of the wage type and ensuring that the tax variation percentage is correctly defined, you should be able to resolve the error message 5I159.