How To Fix FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC086 - &1 Records will be checked and updated via background job

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC - Message class for US internal tax calculation

• Message number: 086

• Message text: &1 Records will be checked and updated via background job

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC086 - &1 Records will be checked and updated via background job ?

  The SAP error message FOT_US_INT_TAX_CALC086 typically relates to issues with the calculation of U.S. federal income tax for employees, particularly in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that there are records that need to be checked and updated, and the system will handle this via a background job.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master records or payroll data that prevent the system from calculating the tax correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the tax calculation settings or payroll schema can lead to this error.
  Updates or Changes: Recent updates to tax tables or changes in tax laws may require recalculating tax for certain records.
  Background Job Failures: If a previous background job that was supposed to process these records failed, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Background Job: Monitor the background job that is supposed to process these records. You can do this using transaction code SM37 to see if it completed successfully or if there were any errors.
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee records that are causing the issue. Look for missing or incorrect data in the infotypes related to payroll and tax information (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0015 for additional payments).
  Run Payroll Simulation: Use the payroll simulation feature to identify any discrepancies in tax calculations. This can help pinpoint the records that need attention.
  Update Tax Configuration: Ensure that the tax configuration settings are up to date. This includes checking the tax calculation schema and any related tables.
  Reprocess Records: If necessary, you may need to manually reprocess the affected records or run a specific payroll run to ensure that the tax calculations are updated correctly.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on how to resolve it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and tax calculations for the U.S. to ensure compliance with current regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.