How To Fix HRIESP169 - Employee by-passed as they have already had an RPN loaded this tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Employee by-passed as they have already had an RPN loaded this tax year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP169 - Employee by-passed as they have already had an RPN loaded this tax year ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP169 indicates that an employee has been bypassed for a specific payroll process because they have already had a Relevant Pay Notification (RPN) loaded for the current tax year. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the UK, where RPNs are used to communicate an employee's tax information to the payroll system.
  Cause:
  
  RPN Already Loaded: The primary cause of this error is that the employee in question has already had an RPN processed for the current tax year. This means that the payroll system has already received the necessary tax information for that employee, and therefore, it does not need to process them again for the same tax year.
  Duplicate Processing: The error may also arise if there is an attempt to process payroll for an employee who has already been included in a previous payroll run for the same period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RPN Status: Verify if the RPN for the employee has indeed been loaded. You can do this by checking the payroll records or the RPN history for that employee.
  Review Payroll Runs: Ensure that the employee has not been included in a previous payroll run for the same period. If they have, you may need to adjust your payroll processing to avoid duplication.
  Consult Payroll Policies: Review your organization's payroll policies regarding RPNs and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
  Contact Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the status of the RPN or how to proceed, it may be helpful to consult with your payroll administrator or the person responsible for payroll processing in your organization.
  Adjust Payroll Processing: If the employee needs to be processed again (for example, if there was an error in the previous RPN), you may need to contact HMRC to resolve the issue or adjust the payroll processing accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  RPN (Relevant Pay Notification): This is a notification from HMRC that provides information about an employee's tax code and any other relevant tax information for payroll processing.
  Payroll Processing in SAP: Understanding how payroll processing works in SAP, including the handling of RPNs and tax codes, is crucial for resolving issues like HRIESP169.
  HMRC Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with HMRC guidelines regarding payroll and RPNs to ensure compliance and proper handling of tax-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the HRIESP169 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.