ERROR: 'SDL Reference Number Invalid'

You’re generating the IRP5 files for either the Annual or Interim SARS Submission.  You'll receive a message that you have mandatory information outstanding. A report generates a list of errors to review.

You've captured the company's PAYE and SDL reference numbers incorrectly on the Basic Company Information Screen.

1. Access the company from the Company Listing screen.
2. From the Main Screen, go to Company, then select Basic Company Information.
3. Select Basic Company Information tab.
4. Review the company name.
   Remove any spaces in front of the company name.
5. Review the PAYE Reference Number.
   A PAYE number starts with a 7, and not a 9.
   Correct the number if required.
6. Review the UIF Reference Number.
   The UIF reference number is the same as the PAYE, replacing the 7 with an U.
7. Review the SDL Reference Number.
   The SDL reference number is the same as the PAYE, replacing the 7 with an L.
8. Select Address Details tab.
9. Complete address fields, with no spaces in front of any text.
10. Select Contact Information tab.
11. Complete the IRP5 contact person details, with no spaces in front of any text.
12. Select Save to save the changes, and return to the Main Screen.
13. Run the IRP5/IT3a validation report to confirm you've resolve the error.

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