How To Fix 5O659 - No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O659 - No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG ?

  The SAP error message 5O659 indicates that there is an issue related to the employment years not being specified, which affects the taxation according to Section 67(6) Clause 2 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with employee tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employment Years: The error suggests that the system cannot find the number of employment years for the employee in question. This information is crucial for calculating certain tax benefits or deductions.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect information regarding their employment history.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or tax calculation rules that are not aligned with the requirements of the EStG.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify that the employment years are correctly entered in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 for Actions, Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the employment history is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and rules related to tax calculations to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant tax calculation rules are configured to consider the employment years.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Information:
  
  If the employee has recently changed positions or if there have been changes in their employment status, ensure that all relevant tax information is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and taxation in Germany for any specific guidelines or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EStG (Einkommensteuergesetz): This is the German Income Tax Act, which outlines the rules and regulations for income taxation in Germany, including provisions for employment years and their impact on tax calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling taxation according to EStG.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a payroll expert familiar with SAP and German tax regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5O659 and ensure that the payroll processing is accurate and compliant with the relevant tax laws.