How To Fix RTP214 - &1 is invalid tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTP - Message class for retirement plans (US enhancement)

• Message number: 214

• Message text: &1 is invalid tax year

What causes this issue?

Tax year &SYST-MSGV1& is not allowed.

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?

For distributions or trustee-to-trustee transfers, the tax year must be
the current year, i.e. the year of the transaction posting date.
For contributions, the tax year may be the current year or the last
year. However, last year is allowed only if the contribution deadline
has not expired as defined in the customing table TRTP_US_CONT_DAT.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTP214 - &1 is invalid tax year ?

  The SAP error message RTP214, which states that "&1 is an invalid tax year," typically occurs in the context of tax reporting or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the tax year being referenced is not recognized or is outside the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Tax Year Input: The user may have entered a tax year that does not exist or is not configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The tax year may not be set up correctly in the SAP system, or the fiscal year variant may not align with the expected tax year.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be discrepancies in the tax year data.
  System Updates: Changes in tax regulations or system updates may have altered the valid tax years.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Input: Check the tax year entered in the transaction or report. Ensure it is a valid year according to your organization's fiscal calendar.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for tax years. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under the relevant tax or payroll settings.
  Update Tax Year: If the tax year is indeed invalid, update it to a valid year that is recognized by the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on configuring tax years.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to tax configuration, such as OB29 (for fiscal year variant) or other payroll-related transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to access and modify tax year settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RTP214 error and implement a solution to resolve it.