How To Fix HRCALARREPORTING024 - Reference date for tax calculation not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALARREPORTING - Messages for payroll reports

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Reference date for tax calculation not defined

What causes this issue?

A company must decide if the tax calculation is performed according to
the payment day or according to the end date of the payroll accounting
period.
For Company &V1& this rule has not been specified.

System Response

The system interprets that for Company &V1& the tax calculation must be
performed according to the payment date of the payroll period.

How to fix this error?

Update this information for Company &V1&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING024 - Reference date for tax calculation not defined ?

  The SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING024 indicates that there is an issue with the reference date for tax calculation not being defined in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or tax reporting, where the system requires a specific date to calculate taxes accurately.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference date for tax calculation may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant infotypes or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The date settings in the payroll or tax calculation configuration may not be set correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the appropriate reference date.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from identifying the correct reference date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the reference date for tax calculation is defined correctly in the payroll area settings or tax configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (infotypes such as 0001 - Organizational Assignment, 0002 - Personal Data, etc.) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Pay special attention to the infotypes related to tax information (e.g., infotype 0207 for tax data).
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Control Record:
  
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly for the relevant payroll period. This includes checking the payroll period and ensuring that the reference date is within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll and tax calculation for specific guidance on how to define the reference date.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll calculations.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll and tax settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.