How To Fix 5N071 - Employee has income code 43; check if it should be replaced by 44

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Employee has income code 43; check if it should be replaced by 44

What causes this issue?

In 2005 in infotype <LS>Fiscal Data NL</> (0060), the employee is
assigned income code <LS>Benefit under the Terms of the National Social
Security Assistance Act [Algemene bijstandswet (abbreviated in Dutch to
WWB)] or the Artists' Income Scheme Act [Wet inkomensvoorziening
kunstenaars (abbreviated in Dutch to WIK)] </>(43). In 2006, code 43
will be split into income codes <LS>Benefit under the Terms of the Work
and Social Assistance Act [Wet Werk en bijstand (abbreviated in Dutch to
WWB)</> (43) and <LS>Benefit under the Terms of the Artists' Work and
Income Act [Wet Werk en Inkomen (abbreviated in Dutch to WWIK)]</> (44).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you need to manually replace income code 43 by income code
44.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N071 - Employee has income code 43; check if it should be replaced by 44 ?

  The SAP error message 5N071 indicates that there is an issue with the income code assigned to an employee in the payroll system. Specifically, it suggests that the employee has been assigned income code 43, which may need to be replaced with income code 44. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in countries where specific income codes are used for tax reporting or social security contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Income Code Assignment: The employee's income code may have been incorrectly assigned or not updated according to the latest regulations or company policies.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in tax laws or payroll regulations may require a shift from one income code to another.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll system that lead to incorrect income code assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee's payroll records to confirm the current income code assigned (43) and determine if it should indeed be changed to 44.
  Consult Payroll Policies: Refer to your organization's payroll policies or consult with the payroll department to understand the correct income code usage.
  Update Income Code: If it is determined that the income code should be changed, update the employee's record in the SAP system to reflect the correct income code (44).
  Test Payroll Run: After making the changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the employee's payroll is processed correctly.
  Documentation: Document the changes made and the reasons for the change for future reference and compliance purposes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Income Codes: These codes are used to classify different types of income for tax and reporting purposes. It's essential to ensure that the correct codes are used to avoid compliance issues.
  SAP Payroll Configuration: Understanding how income codes are configured in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. This may involve reviewing the payroll schema and rules.
  Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on any changes in tax laws or payroll regulations that may affect income code assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP payroll expert or your organization's IT support team for further assistance.