How To Fix 5K011 - Enter lieu of amount

5K011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter lieu of amount

What causes this issue?

You have selected the Tax Method which requires you to enter the amount
of tax to be deducted from the employee. Note this method overrides the
standard tax formula & only this tax amount is deducted from the
employee's Federal taxable earnings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K011 - Enter lieu of amount ?

  The SAP error message 5K011, which states "Enter lieu of amount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or invoice management. This error indicates that the system expects a specific amount to be entered in a field, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Amount: The most common cause is that the user has not entered an amount in the required field.
  Incorrect Field: The amount may have been entered in the wrong field or format.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require certain fields to be filled out before proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the required amount in the appropriate field. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure that the transaction type you are processing allows for the entry of an amount. Some transaction types may have specific requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to