How To Fix 5R155 - Actual statutory rate cannot be used for estimated monthly earnings!

5R155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Actual statutory rate cannot be used for estimated monthly earnings!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R155 - Actual statutory rate cannot be used for estimated monthly earnings! ?

  The SAP error message 5R155, "Actual statutory rate cannot be used for estimated monthly earnings," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a discrepancy between the statutory tax rates and the estimated earnings for an employee. This error is often related to the configuration of payroll settings or the data entered for the employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Tax Rates: The actual statutory tax rate defined in the system does not match the estimated earnings for the payroll period.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll schema or the tax calculation rules may not be set up correctly.
  Employee Master Data Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete information in the employee's master data, such as tax class, exemptions, or other relevant fields.
  Changes in Tax Legislation: Recent changes in tax laws or regulations may not have been updated in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Rate Configuration:
  
  Verify the statutory tax rates configured in the system.