Print IRP5/IT3a (validation only) report

How to validate the employees' IRP5 information on Sage VIP Classic and Sage VIP Premier. This allows you to identify any issues that impact on your submission.

The IRP5/IT3a exports your employee tax certificates for submission to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).

The 'Validation Only" option checks the employee data and financials according to the specific tax year requirements.

This option doesn't create any files to import into the SARS e@syFile™ Employer software.

Before you print the report, make sure of the following:

• No other users can access the companies while you run the report
• The system is on the correct version. Compatible software release version for SARS submissions

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Access the IRP5/IT3s Report.

1. Go to the Reports menu in your payroll company.
2. Select Reports and Maintenance.
3. Locate the IRP5/IT3's report (Real Number 507).
4. Highlight the report and click Print. 
   As an alternative, double-click on the report name.
5. In the Select Action Required section, select Validation Only.
   The Type of Run' defaults to Test Run.
   
6. Select companies to include if your select to export for multiple companies.
7. Click Continue.
8. Review the Employer Record Details for the IRP5/IT3a run.
   CAUTION:

   The export stops if any company information is outstanding. Refer to the error and correct the details on the Basic Company Information screen. Refer to the knowledgebase if you’re unsure what you need to do to solve the error.

    
9. Click Continue.

The report validates all the payroll data included in the IRP5 export. Once completed, the onscreen message confirms the export is successful or if there are any errors.

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Review validation errors (if any)

If the validation process failed, refer to the error report. Correct the reported errors on your payroll. For assistance to solve a validation error message, you can search the knowledgebase.

Once you fixed all errors, reprint the validation report to review.