How To Fix HREFIGB042 - New &1 has zero values for previous pay/tax.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREFIGB - Messages for Electronic-Filing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: New &1 has zero values for previous pay/tax.

What causes this issue?

The incoming form &V1& has zero values for previous pay and previous
tax. The current infotype <ZK>Tax Data GB</> (0065) record for this
employee contains values for previous pay and previous tax.

System Response

The system will not update this employee's infotype 0065 record .

How to fix this error?

If you believe the Inland Revenue has made a mistake in issuing this
form without previous pay and tax, then you should query this with the
Inland Revenue.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HREFIGB042 - New &1 has zero values for previous pay/tax. ?

  The SAP error message HREFIGB042 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing where the new entry (e.g., a new employee or a new payroll record) has zero values for previous pay or tax. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when the system expects to find historical data for an employee but does not.
  Cause:
  
  New Employee: The error may occur if you are trying to process payroll for a new employee who has not yet had any payroll run, resulting in zero values for previous pay or tax.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the previous pay or tax information was not correctly entered or was omitted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the transition of new employees or the calculation of previous pay/tax.
  Missing Historical Data: If the employee was transferred from another company code or payroll area, the historical data may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify if the employee is indeed new and has not yet been processed in payroll. If they are new, ensure that the payroll run is appropriate for their status.
  Review Data Entry: Check the infotypes related to payroll (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments) to ensure that all necessary data has been entered correctly.
  Run Initial Payroll: If the employee is new, you may need to run an initial payroll to generate the necessary historical data.
  Configuration Review: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up to handle new employees correctly. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for specific guidelines on handling new employees in payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for troubleshooting.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.