How To Fix 5M055 - No tax rate maintained for value of free car (CARHG in T511K)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No tax rate maintained for value of free car (CARHG in T511K)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to calculate the value of a car without entering the tax
rate for the list price (constant CAR% in T511K). If you do not enter
this value, the system cannot perform the calculation.

System Response

The system responds with an appropriate error message, and the
calculation is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Enter the tax rate as value CAR% in table T511K. If you do not know
this value, you can find it in the Internet under 'Told&Skat':
http://www.person.toldskat.dk.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M055 - No tax rate maintained for value of free car (CARHG in T511K) ?

  The SAP error message 5M055, which states "No tax rate maintained for value of free car (CARHG in T511K)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with the valuation of benefits such as company cars. This error indicates that the system cannot find a tax rate for the specific value of the free car benefit that is being processed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a tax rate for the specific valuation type (in this case, the free car benefit) in the relevant configuration table (T511K). The system requires a tax rate to calculate the tax implications of providing a free car to an employee, and if this rate is not defined, the error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the tax rate for the free car benefit in the T511K table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the T511K Table:
  
  Use transaction code SM30 or SE11 to access the table T511K.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Rate:
  
  Check if there is an entry for the valuation type related to the free car (CARHG).
  If there is no entry, you will need to create one. This typically involves specifying the relevant tax type, the valuation class, and the applicable tax rate.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Rate:
  
  Ensure that the tax rate is correctly defined according to your organization's tax policies and regulations. This may involve consulting with your finance or tax department.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Run the payroll or the relevant transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T511K: This table is used to maintain the valuation of benefits in payroll, including tax rates for various types of benefits.
  Tax Configuration: Ensure that your overall tax configuration in SAP is set up correctly, as this can affect how benefits are taxed.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on maintaining tax rates and handling payroll-related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.