How To Fix 5J420 - No Address for residence tax exists on &1 (SUBTYPE : &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 420

• Message text: No Address for residence tax exists on &1 (SUBTYPE : &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J420 - No Address for residence tax exists on &1 (SUBTYPE : &2) ?

  The SAP error message 5J420 indicates that there is no address available for residence tax for a specific entity (like a personnel number or business partner) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or tax calculations, where the system requires a valid address to determine the appropriate residence tax.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Address Data: The primary cause of this error is that the address data for the employee or entity in question is incomplete or missing. This could be due to:
  
  The address not being maintained in the master data.
  The address being deleted or not updated correctly.
  The address not being assigned to the correct tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of residence tax settings in the system, which could lead to the system not being able to find the necessary address.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing address information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data (e.g., employee master data) and verify that the address is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the address includes all necessary fields (street, city, postal code, etc.) and is complete.
  
  
  
  Maintain Address:
  
  If the address is missing, you will need to enter the correct address information in the system.
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to update the employee's address.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for residence tax in the system. Ensure that the tax jurisdiction is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the address provided.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is in place and that there are no discrepancies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to residence tax and address maintenance for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit address data in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in HR or payroll processes.