How To Fix HIEPRD071 - Tax Year is mandatory for an EOY run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HIEPRD - PRD Related Message

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Tax Year is mandatory for an EOY run

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HIEPRD071 - Tax Year is mandatory for an EOY run ?

  The SAP error message HIEPRD071, which states "Tax Year is mandatory for an EOY run," typically occurs during the end-of-year (EOY) processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll and tax reporting.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system requires a tax year to be specified for the end-of-year payroll run. The tax year is essential for generating accurate tax reports and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. If the tax year is not defined in the payroll settings or if there is a configuration issue, the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the HIEPRD071 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where "XX" is your country code) to access the payroll control record.
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly for the relevant period and that the tax year is specified.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Year:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payroll in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the tax year is defined in the relevant payroll area settings. This can usually be found under SPRO > Payroll > Payroll for [Country] > Year-End Processing > Define Tax Year.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify that the employee master data is complete and that the tax information is correctly maintained for each employee.
  Ensure that the tax information includes the correct tax year.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before executing the actual payroll run, perform a payroll simulation to check for any other potential issues that may arise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to year-end processing and tax reporting for your specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Control Record
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on year-end processing.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and year-end activities specific to your country.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HIEPRD071 error and successfully complete the end-of-year payroll run.