How To Fix HRCALARREPORTING138 - Employee did no reach the minimum tax basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALARREPORTING - Messages for payroll reports

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Employee did no reach the minimum tax basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING138 - Employee did no reach the minimum tax basis ?

  The SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING138, which states "Employee did not reach the minimum tax basis," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the employee's earnings or contributions have not met the minimum threshold required for tax calculations or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Earnings: The employee's total earnings for the reporting period may be below the minimum taxable amount set by the relevant tax authority.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax configuration settings in the SAP system may not be aligned with the current tax laws or regulations.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's payroll records, such as incorrect wage types or absence records.
  Tax Basis Settings: The minimum tax basis may not be correctly defined in the system for the specific employee group or tax type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Earnings: Check the employee's payroll records to ensure that all earnings and deductions are correctly recorded. Make sure that the total earnings meet the minimum tax basis.
  Check Configuration Settings: Verify the tax configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the minimum tax basis is correctly defined according to the latest tax regulations.
  Correct Missing Data: If there are any missing or incorrect entries in the employee's payroll data, correct them. This may involve updating wage types, correcting absence records, or ensuring that all relevant earnings are included.
  Consult Tax Regulations: Review the applicable tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and that the minimum tax basis is correctly applied.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify any remaining issues before final payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates on tax configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidance on payroll processing and tax calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HCM team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.