How To Fix HRIESP026 - The valid tax basis for tax source OTH is E and X

HRIESP026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The valid tax basis for tax source OTH is E and X

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP026 - The valid tax basis for tax source OTH is E and X ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP026 indicates an issue related to the tax basis for a specific tax source in the payroll processing module. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid tax basis for the specified tax source (in this case, "OTH"). The valid tax basis options for this tax source are "E" (for earnings) and "X" (for exempt).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax source "OTH" may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the error when the payroll is processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect entries in the employee's master data or payroll data that do not align with the expected tax basis.
  Missing Tax Basis: The employee's tax information may be missing or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the valid tax basis.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the tax source "OTH" in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the valid tax basis options