How To Fix 5U291 - Overlapping of predominant work tax authority from & to &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Overlapping of predominant work tax authority from & to &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U291 - Overlapping of predominant work tax authority from & to &. ?

  The SAP error message 5U291 indicates that there is an issue with overlapping tax authority periods for a predominant work tax authority in the system. This typically occurs when there are conflicting entries for the same tax authority that overlap in their effective dates.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are multiple entries for the same tax authority with overlapping date ranges.
  The system is unable to determine which tax authority entry to apply because the effective dates conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for tax authorities in your SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and check the settings for the predominant work tax authority.
  
  
  
  Review Effective Dates:
  
  Look for entries related to the tax authority in question and check their effective date ranges.
  Ensure that there are no overlapping date ranges for the same tax authority.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If you find overlapping entries, you will need to adjust the effective dates so that they do not conflict. This may involve:
  
  Changing the start or end dates of one of the entries.
  Deleting or archiving unnecessary or outdated entries.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by processing the payroll or running the relevant transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the changes needed, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SM30 (for table maintenance) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Testing Environment: If possible, make changes in a testing environment before applying them to the production system to avoid any disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5U291 error and ensure that your tax authority configurations are correct and non-overlapping.