How To Fix 3W206 - PAYE Reference number & not registered in feature WWTRN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: PAYE Reference number & not registered in feature WWTRN

How to fix this error?

A PAYE Reference Number was entered, for which no entry exists in
feature WWTRN (PAYE tax reference information). You must enter the
PAYE tax reference number in the system.
To do so, see in the IMG: Payroll South Africa -> Annual IRP5/IT3(a)
electronic tax certificate processing -> Maintain tax registration
number for payroll.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W206 - PAYE Reference number & not registered in feature WWTRN ?

  The SAP error message 3W206, which states "PAYE Reference number & not registered in feature WWTRN," typically relates to issues with the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) tax reference number in the context of payroll processing in SAP. This error indicates that the PAYE reference number for an employee is not correctly set up or registered in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing PAYE Reference Number: The employee's PAYE reference number may not be entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0012 for Payroll Data).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the PAYE reference number in the payroll schema or related features may not be set up correctly.
  Feature WWTRN Not Configured: The feature WWTRN, which is responsible for handling PAYE reference numbers, may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary entries for the specific PAYE reference number.
  Employee Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data that prevent the system from recognizing the PAYE reference number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check Infotype 0012 (Payroll Data) to ensure that the PAYE reference number is correctly entered.
  If it is missing, enter the correct PAYE reference number.
  
  
  
  Review Feature WWTRN:
  
  Access the feature WWTRN in the SAP system (Transaction PE03) and ensure that the PAYE reference number is included and correctly configured.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the feature is set up to recognize the PAYE reference numbers used in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and related configuration to ensure that there are no issues that could be causing the error.
  Ensure that the payroll driver is correctly configured to handle PAYE calculations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the employee to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to PAYE processing and the WWTRN feature for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  HR Configuration Team: Collaborate with your HR configuration team or SAP support for assistance in resolving the issue, especially if it involves complex configuration changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3W206 in your SAP system.