How To Fix 5U144 - Pre-tax contribution not indicated as allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Pre-tax contribution not indicated as allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered amounts for pre-tax contribution, yet not checked the
box above that indicates this as relevant.

System Response

The system cannot accept this inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

Either check the pre-tax contribution box or leave all the boxes below
blank.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U144 - Pre-tax contribution not indicated as allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5U144, "Pre-tax contribution not indicated as allowed," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee benefits and contributions. This error indicates that the system has detected an issue with the configuration of pre-tax contributions for an employee, which may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The pre-tax contribution type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the payroll schema or the absence of necessary infotypes.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the correct indicators set for pre-tax contributions. This could include missing or incorrect entries in infotypes related to payroll or benefits.
  Plan Configuration: The specific benefit plan or deduction may not be set up to allow pre-tax contributions, or the eligibility criteria may not be met for the employee.
  Tax Classifications: The employee's tax classification may not align with the requirements for pre-tax contributions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the pre-tax contribution types in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly in the payroll schema and that all necessary infotypes are configured.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotypes 0001, 0002, 0014, etc.) to ensure that the pre-tax contribution indicators are correctly set. Make any necessary adjustments.
  Validate Benefit Plans: Ensure that the benefit plans or deductions that the employee is enrolled in are configured to allow pre-tax contributions. This may involve checking the plan settings in the SAP Benefits module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for setting up pre-tax contributions to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to verify that the error has been resolved and that the pre-tax contributions are being processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes related to payroll and benefits include:
  
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user performing the changes has the appropriate authorization to modify payroll and benefits settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll and benefits configuration.