Summary
Sage Classic, Premier, Sage 200c VIP and Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional: Find out why this error appears upon import of the IRP5 file into SARS e@syFile.
Cause
The payroll company is exempt from SDL/Skills contributions but the payroll system still requires a skills line with IRP5 code 4142 to be setup on the Deduction Definitions screen.
Resolution
On the Sage Payroll application:
Ensure that the Basic Company Information screen is setup correctly:
From the Main Menu:
- Company
- Basic Company Information screen
If the company is exempt from SDL contributions, check that the SDL percentage is zero, and the SETA name is EXEMPT
To check whether a Skills Company Contribution line has been defined on the payroll (even if exempt):
From the Main Menu:
- Payroll
- Definitions
- Deduction Definitions
- Select the change mode button
- Create an SDL line with the "type" as Skills
- Ensure that the IRP5 code reflects as 4142 (in the CC column)
- Close and complete a General Recalculation
On SARS E@syFile
Access the specific company (According to PAYE reference
- Click on Employer Admin > View/Edit/Change
- Click on EDIT
- Ensure no SDL reference number is defined
Recreate the test file for import into e@syFile.
When the test file import is successful, you may create the live IRP5 file.