SALRET - SECUline

Updated on 14/07/2026

Definition

SALRET is an automated error notification file sent by the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) through the SECUline system when wage records submitted via DECSAL cannot be processed. This file returns the original wage declarations with added rejection codes that identify specific errors requiring correction before the payroll data can be accepted.

Frequently asked questions

When is the SALRET file generated?
The CCSS automatically generates and transmits a SALRET file whenever at least one wage record from a DECSAL submission contains errors preventing proper processing. Employers receive this file through their SECUline interface, allowing them to identify and correct issues promptly.
What information does SALRET contain?
The SALRET file includes all the wage record data originally transmitted in the DECSAL file, with the critical addition of a rejection code (field 2) that specifies the nature of each error. The file maintains the same structure as DECSAL submissions to facilitate comparison and correction.
How should employers respond to SALRET files?
Upon receiving a SALRET file, employers or their payroll providers must promptly review the rejection codes, correct the identified errors in their source data, and resubmit the corrected wage declarations through a new DECSAL file. Failure to address these errors within required timeframes can result in incomplete social security records and potential compliance issues.
What is the technical format of SALRET files?
SALRET files are uncompressed ASCII text files with semicolon-delimited fields and records terminated by carriage-return (0D hex) and line-feed (0A hex). The file naming convention follows the structure SALRET.xxxx_yyyy_zzzz.dta, where xxxx represents the employer registration number, yyyy indicates the SECUline number, and zzzz denotes the timestamp.
Why is addressing SALRET rejections important for Luxembourg employers?
Promptly resolving SALRET rejections ensures accurate social security contribution records, proper calculation of employee benefits, and compliance with Luxembourg labor law requirements. Unresolved errors can delay contribution processing, create discrepancies in employee social security accounts, and potentially result in penalties from the CCSS or Administration des Contributions Directes.
Synonyms
Wage rejection file salary error notification DECSAL rejection report payroll error file

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