How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV532 - Acc. to s. 3, no. 56 EStG, too many contrib. amts (&1) remain tax-free

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 532

• Message text: Acc. to s. 3, no. 56 EStG, too many contrib. amts (&1) remain tax-free

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV532 - Acc. to s. 3, no. 56 EStG, too many contrib. amts (&1) remain tax-free ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV532 indicates that there are too many contribution amounts that remain tax-free according to Section 3, No. 56 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG). This section typically pertains to tax exemptions for certain types of contributions, such as those made to specific retirement plans or health insurance.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the payroll system detects that the number of tax-free contributions exceeds the limit set by the legislation. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll settings may not be correctly configured to reflect the limits set by the EStG.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or duplicate entries in the employee's payroll data.
  Exceeding Limits: The total contributions for the employee may have exceeded the allowable tax-free amount for the reporting period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the limits for tax-free contributions are correctly set according to the latest regulations.
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's payroll data for any discrepancies or duplicate entries that may have led to the excess contributions being reported as tax-free.
  
  
  Adjust Contributions: If the contributions exceed the allowable limit, you may need to adjust the contributions for the employee. This could involve reducing the amount of tax-free contributions or reallocating them to taxable contributions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or the relevant legal guidelines to ensure compliance with the EStG and to understand the specific limits that apply.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making adjustments, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved and that the contributions are now within the allowable limits.
  
  
  Seek Expert Advice: If the issue persists, consider consulting with a payroll expert or SAP consultant who specializes in German payroll to ensure compliance and proper configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EStG Section 3, No. 56: This section outlines the specific types of contributions that can be exempt from taxation and the limits associated with them.
  SAP HR Module: Familiarize yourself with the HR module in SAP, particularly the payroll components, to better understand how contributions are processed and reported.
  Legal Updates: Stay updated on any changes to tax laws or regulations that may affect payroll processing and contribution limits.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.