How To Fix 5J457 - No residence tax was withheld for this employee in period &1 of year &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: No residence tax was withheld for this employee in period &1 of year &2.

What causes this issue?

According to the payroll results of the evaluated period &V1& in year
&V2& no residence tax was withheld for this employee.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J457 - No residence tax was withheld for this employee in period &1 of year &2. ?

  The SAP error message 5J457 indicates that no residence tax was withheld for a specific employee during a specified period and year. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in countries where residence tax is applicable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Configuration: The employee may not have the necessary tax configuration set up in their master data. This could include missing residence tax information or incorrect tax classification.
  Incorrect Payroll Settings: The payroll settings for the employee may not be configured to withhold residence tax.
  Tax Authority Changes: Changes in tax regulations or updates from tax authorities may not have been reflected in the system.
  Employee Status: The employee may have been on leave, or their employment status may have changed, affecting tax withholding.
  Period-Specific Issues: The error may occur if the employee was not subject to residence tax for that specific period due to exemptions or other reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data in the SAP system. Ensure that the residence tax information is correctly entered, including tax class, exemptions, and any relevant deductions.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration for residence tax is correctly set up. This includes checking the tax calculation rules and ensuring that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Update Tax Tables: If there have been recent changes in tax regulations, ensure that the tax tables in SAP are updated accordingly.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation for the affected period to identify any discrepancies or issues in the tax calculation.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If the issue persists, consult with the payroll administrator or SAP support team to investigate further and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on residence tax withholding.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and tax withholding to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that residence tax is being withheld correctly in subsequent payroll runs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.