How To Fix 5U175 - Tax exemption claimed; file W-4 to agency

5U175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Tax exemption claimed; file W-4 to agency

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U175 - Tax exemption claimed; file W-4 to agency ?

  The SAP error message 5U175, "Tax exemption claimed; file W-4 to agency," typically relates to payroll processing and tax withholding in the SAP system. This error indicates that an employee has claimed a tax exemption, which requires them to submit a W-4 form to the relevant tax agency to validate their exemption status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax Exemption Claim: The employee has indicated that they are claiming an exemption from federal income tax withholding on their W-4 form.
  Missing Documentation: The necessary documentation (W-4 form) has not been submitted to the tax agency, or the system does not have a record of it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the employee's tax information is configured in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Submit W-4 Form: Ensure that the employee submits a valid W-4 form to the appropriate tax agency. This form should clearly indicate their claim for tax exemption.
  Update Employee Records: Once the W-4 form is submitted,