How To Fix 5K017 - Federal tax information should be added first (subtype 1)

5K017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Federal tax information should be added first (subtype 1)

What causes this issue?

You have entered the Provincial Tax Data, but there is no corresponding
Federal record present for Quebec for this time period. You must first
enter the federal record before you can enter the provincial
information. This is required due to internal tax formula parameters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K017 - Federal tax information should be added first (subtype 1) ?

  The SAP error message 5K017, which states "Federal tax information should be added first (subtype 1)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or tax reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires federal tax information to be entered before any other tax-related information can be processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Federal Tax Information: The primary cause of this error is that the federal tax information for an employee or a payroll run has not been entered or is incomplete.
  Incorrect Sequence of Data Entry: The system enforces a specific sequence for entering tax information, and if the federal tax data is not entered first, this error will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate the order in which tax information must be entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Federal Tax Information: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's tax information screen in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all required federal tax