How To Fix FITVPS235 - Separation allowance is taxable starting on &; see exception in long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FITVPS -

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Separation allowance is taxable starting on &; see exception in long text

What causes this issue?

You selected a travel expense type with a tax-free amount that is not
assigned to the travel expense categories accommodation, public
transportation, or private car expenses. However, on the date of the
travel expense type, the travel expense category that the amount is
assigned to is already subject to tax.

System Response

Error in the validation check

How to fix this error?

Either check the receipt date and enter the correct receipt date, or
select a different (taxable) travel expense type for the receipt amount.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FITVPS235 - Separation allowance is taxable starting on &; see exception in long text ?

  The SAP error message FITVPS235 indicates that there is an issue related to the taxation of separation allowances. This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee compensation and benefits.
  Cause:
  The error message FITVPS235 is triggered when the system identifies that a separation allowance is being treated as taxable starting from a specific date. This can occur due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the taxation of separation allowances.
  Employee Master Data: There may be incorrect or missing information in the employee's master data that affects how the separation allowance is processed.
  Taxation Rules: The taxation rules for separation allowances may not be properly defined in the system, leading to inconsistencies.
  Date Issues: The effective date for the separation allowance may not align with the payroll period, causing the system to flag it as taxable incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FITVPS235 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings related to separation allowances and ensure they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the taxability settings for separation allowances.
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's master data for any discrepancies. Ensure that all relevant fields, such as tax information and separation allowance details, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  Examine Taxation Rules: Review the taxation rules in the system to ensure they are correctly defined for separation allowances. This may involve consulting with your payroll or tax specialist.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: Ensure that the effective date for the separation allowance aligns with the payroll period. If necessary, adjust the dates to resolve the issue.
  
  
  Consult Long Text: The error message may have a long text that provides additional context or specific exceptions. Review this long text for any specific instructions or details that may help in resolving the issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the separation allowance is processed correctly without triggering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates to the payroll configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to payroll processing and taxation of allowances for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance in troubleshooting the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FITVPS235 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.