ERROR: 'Employer SEZ Code invalid - code 2083'

The error occurs when importing an IRP5 file into South African Revenue Service (SARS) e@syFile™ Employer. 
View the error details in the Import Payroll File Log in e@syFile™ Employer.

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) code linked to the company or employees is incorrect.
According to SARS, only approved SEZ codes are valid.

Review and correct company's Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) setup

1. From the main menu, go to Company, then select Basic Company Information.
2. Click Employment Tax Incentive tab.
3. Check the Special Economic Zone linked for the company.
4. If the code is invalid, remove the code or correct the SEZ code. 

Review and correct the employee's SEZ codes

 CAUTION: Any employee linked to an invalid SEZ code will cause ETI calculations to ignore the employee’s age. The system doesn’t validate SEZ codes entered by users. Payroll administrators must ensure codes are correct. 

To check the SEZ codes:

1. Set up a Flexi Fixed layout to include SEZ code.
2. Export and review the SEZ code for each employee.
3. Ensure the employee SEZ code matches the company SEZ code.
4. Correct the SEZ code on the impacted employees on the Basic Company Information screen.
5. Select the Employment Tax Incentive tab to correct the SEZ code.

Export the test run file

1. Create a new test run file.
2. Import it into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.
3. A successful import allows you to continue with the live run file export.

Workaround if the error persists

If the SEZ code reappears after removal:

1. Open the IRP5 file in Notepad.
2. Remove code 2083 (and the comma) and the SEZ code.
3. Save the file and re-import it into e@syFile™ Employer.