How To Fix 5K118 - Enter a valid tax year

5K118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Enter a valid tax year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K118 - Enter a valid tax year ?

  The SAP error message 5K118, which states "Enter a valid tax year," typically occurs when a user is trying to enter or process data related to tax reporting or financial transactions, and the specified tax year is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Tax Year: The tax year entered does not exist in the system or is outside the acceptable range.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax year may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or the fiscal year variant may not align with the tax year being entered.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tax year input.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to recognize the tax year due to missing or incorrect settings in the financial or tax configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Tax Year: Check the tax year you are entering to ensure it is correct and exists in the