How To Fix 5M530 - No tax infotype (IT 72) found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 530

• Message text: No tax infotype (IT 72) found

What causes this issue?

No delimitable Danish tax infotype record (Infotyp 72) exists for the
employee.

System Response

No delimitation is made.

How to fix this error?

Create a tax infotype record that can be delimited.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M530 - No tax infotype (IT 72) found ?

  The SAP error message 5M530: No tax infotype (IT 72) found typically occurs when the system is trying to process payroll or tax-related information, but it cannot find the necessary tax infotype (IT 72) for the employee in question. This infotype is crucial for managing tax-related data, such as tax class, exemptions, and other relevant information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Infotype: The most common cause is that the employee does not have the required tax infotype (IT 72) maintained in their master data.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The infotype may exist, but the validity dates may not cover the period for which the payroll is being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry or configuration that prevent the infotype from being recognized.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for tax infotype processing (e.g., inactive or terminated).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and check for infotype 72.
  If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Infotype 72:
  
  If the infotype is missing, you can create it by selecting New Entries and entering the required tax information.
  If it exists but is not valid for the current period, update the validity dates to ensure they cover the payroll period being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax configuration in the system is set up correctly. This includes checking the tax types and their corresponding infotypes.
  Consult with your SAP HR or Payroll consultant if there are configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Ensure that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing. If the employee is inactive or terminated, you may need to adjust their status or handle payroll differently.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 72: This infotype is used to store tax-related information for employees in SAP HR. It is essential for payroll calculations and compliance with tax regulations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on infotypes and payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.