How To Fix 5K208 - &4 - Basic personal amount not found in T511K and cannot be defaulted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &4 - Basic personal amount not found in T511K and cannot be defaulted

What causes this issue?

The required federal, provincial or territorial basic personal amount
is either missing or not maintained correctly in the payroll constants
table T511K.

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

System Response

When a new federal, provincial or terrtorial tax record is created, the
system will default the total personal tax credit amounts to the basic
personal amount if this amount is maintained in the payroll constants
T511K. If it is not maintained, the total personal tax credit amounts
on the Tax Framework Infotype 0462 or 0463 will not be defaulted and
must be input manually.

How to fix this error?

The following federal, provincial and/or territorial basic personal
amount(s) must be maintained in the payroll constants table T511K:
TX000 TD1 Base Exemption
TXPAB TD1AB Prov.basic personal amt
TXPBC TD1BC Prov.basic personal amt
TXPMB TD1MB Prov.basic personal amt
TXPNB TD1NB Prov.basic personal amt
TXPNF TD1NF Prov.basic personal amt
TXPNN TD1NU Terr.basic personal amt
TXPNS TD1NS Prov.basic personal amt
TXPNT TD1NT Terr.basic personal amt
TXPON TD1ON Prov.basic personal amt
TXQC1 Basic personal tax credit - QC
TXPPE TD1PE Prov.basic personal amt
TXPSK TD1SK Prov.basic personal amt
TXPYT TD1YT Terr.basic personal amt
Use transaction SM30, view "V_T511K" to set these values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K208 - &4 - Basic personal amount not found in T511K and cannot be defaulted ?

  The SAP error message 5K208 &4, which states "Basic personal amount not found in T511K and cannot be defaulted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax calculations. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary data for the basic personal amount in the T511K table, which is used for tax calculation purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The basic personal amount for the relevant tax type or country is not configured in the T511K table. This could be due to missing entries for the specific tax year or tax category.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being used may not have a corresponding entry in the T511K table.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, the necessary data may not have been transferred correctly.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the country-specific payroll settings are not properly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T511K Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N and check the T511K table for the relevant entries. Ensure that the basic personal amount is defined for the applicable tax type and year.
  If the entry is missing, you will need to add it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll configuration (usually through transaction code SPRO) and ensure that the tax configuration is correctly set up for the relevant country and tax type.
  Make sure that the basic personal amount is defined in the payroll schema and is linked to the correct tax calculation rules.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly referencing the T511K table for tax calculations. This may involve reviewing the rules and operations defined in the schema.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for your specific country to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the basic personal amount is being correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T511K Table: This table contains tax-related data, including the basic personal amount, which is used in payroll calculations.
  Country-Specific Payroll: Different countries have different requirements for payroll processing, and the configuration may vary significantly.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as SAP frequently releases updates and patches that may address specific problems.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP payroll expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.