How To Fix 5R176 - IR21 issue date is less than resignation date !

5R176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: IR21 issue date is less than resignation date !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R176 - IR21 issue date is less than resignation date ! ?

  The SAP error message 5R176, which states "IR21 issue date is less than resignation date," typically occurs in the context of managing employee records, particularly when dealing with the IR21 form in Singapore. The IR21 form is a tax clearance form that employers must submit to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) when an employee is leaving Singapore.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the issue date of the IR21 form is set to a date that is earlier than the resignation date of the employee. This is logically incorrect because the IR21 form should be issued after the employee has officially resigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the issue date of the IR21 form is set to a date that is on or after the employee's resignation date. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  Check Employee Records: Verify the resignation date of the employee in the SAP