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ERROR: 'Source code 4582 must not be less than 20% or greater... '

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Summary

Resolve the error 'Source code 4582 must not be less than 20% or greater than 80% of the sum of codes 3701, 3802 and 3816'. The error appears when importing your Sage VIP Classic or Sage VIP Premier IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer.

Description

IRP5 source code 4582 indicates the taxable portion of the travel allowance or user of motor vehicle fringe benefit. The error message indicates the taxable value of the travel allowance exceeds 80% or is less than 20% of the total travel allowance amount.

Travel allowance codes:

  • IRP5 Code 3701 - Travel allowances
  • IRP5 Code 3802 - Company Car/Use of Motor Vehicle
  • IRP5 Code 3816 - Use of Motor Vehicle acquired by the employer via an operating lease

This is a common issue when processing a travel allowance amount on the Fringe Benefit (Perks) screen. To correct the issue, you'll need to review your company setup, and travel/company car amounts for the tax year. 

Resolution

TIP:

We recommend contacting your Business Partner for assistance to review your setup and assist with corrections related to this error.

  1. Access your company from the Company Listing screen.
  2. From the Main Menu, go to Payslip, then select Payslip Screen.
  3. Select the impacted employee from the list, then click Continue.
  4. Click Fringe Benefits (Perks) tab.
  5. Review the TAX VAL YTD+ amount on the Travel Allowance line.
  6. This amount is the taxable portion of your travel allowance.
  7. Type XS in the Routing box and press Enter.
  8. Review the YTD+ amount on the Travel Allowance line.
    This value is is the non-taxable portion of your travel allowance.
    If you don't have a line or value, you'll need to define the non-taxable travel line.
    Once added, capture the YTD+ non-taxable portion or the travel allowance.
  9. Calculate the total of the taxable and non-taxable amounts for travel allowances.
  10. Calculate the percentage of the taxable amount of the total amount.
    The amount can't be greater than 80% or less than 20%.
  11. Correct the taxable portion of he Fringe Benefit (Perks) screen, if incorrect.
  12. Add the non-taxable amount on the Calculation Screen.
  13. Generate a new IRP5 Test Run and import the file into SARS e@syFile™ Employer to test.

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