How To Fix RP175 - Flat-rate tax not allowed in tax class VI!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Flat-rate tax not allowed in tax class VI!

What causes this issue?

Germany only

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP175 - Flat-rate tax not allowed in tax class VI! ?

  The SAP error message "RP175 Flat-rate tax not allowed in tax class VI" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters an issue with the tax classification of an employee or a payroll item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Tax Class VI: In Germany, tax class VI is used for employees who have multiple jobs and are not entitled to any tax allowances. This tax class does not allow for flat-rate taxation.
  Flat-rate Tax: The flat-rate tax is a simplified tax calculation method that is not applicable to employees classified under tax class VI.
  Payroll Configuration: The payroll configuration may incorrectly assign a flat-rate tax to an employee who is in tax class VI.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Tax Class: Verify the tax class assigned to the employee in the master data. Ensure that the employee is correctly classified and that tax class VI is appropriate