How To Fix 3W204 - PAYE Reference Number & is not registered as a Creator

3W204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 204

• Message text: PAYE Reference Number & is not registered as a Creator

How to fix this error?

You must indicate a 'creator' for the PAYE tax reference number. To do
so, see in the IMG: Payroll South Africa -> Annual IRP5/IT3(a)
electronic tax certificate processing -> PAYE tax reference information
-> Maintain addresses and Maintain PAYE tax reference information.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W204 - PAYE Reference Number & is not registered as a Creator ?

  The SAP error message "3W204 PAYE Reference Number & is not registered as a Creator" typically relates to issues with the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) reference number in the context of payroll processing or tax reporting in SAP. This error indicates that the specified PAYE reference number is not recognized in the system as being associated with a valid creator or user.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect PAYE Reference Number: The PAYE reference number entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Missing Registration: The PAYE reference number may not be registered in the SAP system, meaning it has not been set up correctly in the relevant configuration.
  User Authorization Issues: The user attempting to process the payroll or tax report may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to access or use the PAYE reference number.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone data migration or updates, the PAYE reference numbers may not