How To Fix HRGB_GBRTI133 - Tax Regime can only be &1 or a blank

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBRTI - Messages for RTI

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Tax Regime can only be &1 or a blank

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI133 - Tax Regime can only be &1 or a blank ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI133, which states "Tax Regime can only be &1 or a blank," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or tax configuration in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly for the UK payroll.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific value for the tax regime field, which can only be a predefined value (often '1' for a specific tax regime) or left blank. If the value entered does not match the expected values, the error will be triggered. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax regime field may have been incorrectly configured in the employee's master data or payroll settings.
  Data Entry Error: An incorrect value may have been manually entered in the relevant field.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system, the mapping may not be correct, leading to invalid values being passed to SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA30).
  Check the relevant infotype (usually IT 0012 for UK tax data) and ensure that the tax regime field is set to either the correct value (e.g., '1') or left blank.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration for tax regimes is set up correctly in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction SPRO under the payroll settings for the UK.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the value in the relevant infotype.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to tax data, especially IT 0012 (UK Tax Data).
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate and make necessary changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRGB_GBRTI133 error message in SAP.