How To Fix HRIESP041 - The valid tax basis for tax source DTO is E and X

HRIESP041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 041

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP041 - The valid tax basis for tax source DTO is E and X ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP041 indicates an issue related to the tax basis for a specific tax source in the payroll or HR module. The message states that the valid tax basis for the tax source DTO (which typically refers to a specific tax type or category) is limited to the values "E" and "X". 
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Basis Configuration: The error usually arises when the tax basis for a payroll element or deduction is set to a value that is not valid for the specified tax source. In this case, the system expects the tax basis to be either "E" (which often stands for "Earnings") or "X" (which may represent "Exempt" or another specific classification).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the tax basis for an employee or payroll element, leading to an invalid configuration.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the