How To Fix HRITFMY010 - Invalid Income Tax No. - Tax Prefix must contain one or two alphabets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFMY - Message Class - Malaysia

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Invalid Income Tax No. - Tax Prefix must contain one or two alphabets

What causes this issue?

You entered invalid data as <LS>Tax prefix</>. <LS>Tax prefix</> is the
first two characters in the <LS>Tax number</>.

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

Valid data for <LS>Tax prefix</> can contain one or two characters. This
means, the first character in Tax <LS>prefix</> must be a character, and
the second can be a character (can be left blank).

System Response

System gives an Error message

How to fix this error?

Enter valid data as <LS>Tax prefix</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFMY010 - Invalid Income Tax No. - Tax Prefix must contain one or two alphabets ?

  The SAP error message HRITFMY010 indicates that there is an issue with the format of the Income Tax Number (ITN) being entered in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "Tax Prefix must contain one or two alphabets." This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee tax information management in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Format: The Income Tax Number entered does not conform to the expected format, which requires the tax prefix to consist of one or two alphabetic characters.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect value or format while inputting the Income Tax Number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system that define the acceptable format for the Income Tax Number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Format: Ensure that the Income Tax Number being entered has the correct format. The prefix should consist of one or two alphabetic characters followed by the numeric part of the tax number.
  Correct the Entry: If the entry is incorrect, modify it to meet the required format. For example, if the prefix is supposed to be "AB" or "A", ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Review Configuration: If the format is correct but the error persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to tax number formats. This may involve consulting with an SAP HR functional consultant or system administrator to ensure that the settings align with local tax regulations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the format of Income Tax Numbers in your region.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates regarding tax number formats.
  User Training: Ensure that users entering tax information are trained on the correct formats and procedures to avoid such errors in the future.
  Testing: After making corrections, conduct tests to ensure that the changes resolve the issue and that the system accepts the corrected Income Tax Number without errors.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to your SAP support team for further investigation.