How To Fix HRIESP023 - RPN Number is mandatory for Tax Source 'RPN'

HRIESP023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 023

• Message text: RPN Number is mandatory for Tax Source 'RPN'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP023 - RPN Number is mandatory for Tax Source 'RPN' ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP023 indicates that the RPN (Revenue Payment Number) is mandatory for the tax source 'RPN' in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with payroll and tax calculations in countries that require RPNs for tax reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll data, but the RPN number is missing or not provided for an employee who is subject to tax reporting that requires it. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing RPN: The employee's record does not have an RPN assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax source configuration may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the RPN.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP023 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in the SAP