How To Fix 5O055 - No annual tax declaration for earnings acc. to Sec. 69 (2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 055

• Message text: No annual tax declaration for earnings acc. to Sec. 69 (2)

Austria only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O055 - No annual tax declaration for earnings acc. to Sec. 69 (2) ?

  The SAP error message 5O055 ("No annual tax declaration for earnings acc. to Sec. 69 (2)") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax declarations and reporting for employees. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary annual tax declaration for earnings that are subject to Section 69 (2) of the relevant tax legislation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when the required annual tax declaration data has not been maintained or is incomplete in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or tax reporting settings that prevent the system from generating the necessary declarations.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to tax information.
  Period Closing: The payroll period may not be closed properly, which can affect the generation of annual tax declarations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Annual Tax Declaration Data: Ensure that the annual tax declaration data for the relevant employees is correctly maintained in the system. This includes verifying that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll and tax reporting in SAP. Ensure that the settings align with the legal requirements for tax declarations.
  Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data to ensure that all relevant tax information is correctly entered. This includes checking tax classes, exemptions, and any other relevant fields.
  Run Payroll: If the payroll period is not closed, run the payroll process to ensure that all data is updated and that the annual tax declaration can be generated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll and tax reporting for specific guidance on resolving this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Legal Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the legal requirements for annual tax declarations in your jurisdiction, as these may impact how data is maintained in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the annual tax declaration can be generated successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5O055 in SAP.