How To Fix HRITFAU016 - Tax Scale H and HV not allowed as employee Tax Scale

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFAU - Message class for New Infotype Framework (Australia)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Tax Scale H and HV not allowed as employee Tax Scale

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU016 - Tax Scale H and HV not allowed as employee Tax Scale ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU016 indicates that there is an issue with the tax scale assigned to an employee in the payroll or personnel administration module. Specifically, it states that tax scales H (for high income) and HV (for high income with a special tax rate) are not allowed for the employee's tax classification.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Scale Assignment: The employee may have been assigned a tax scale that is not applicable based on their tax classification or income level.
  Configuration Issues: The tax scales may not be properly configured in the system, or the employee's tax data may not align with the requirements for those tax scales.
  Legal Regulations: There may be legal regulations in place that restrict the use of certain tax scales for specific employee categories or income levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Tax Data: Check the employee's tax data in the system to ensure that the correct tax scale is assigned. This can be done through the infotype 0012 (Additional Payments) or infotype 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Change Tax Scale: If the employee is incorrectly assigned tax scale H or HV, change it to a valid tax scale that is appropriate for their income level and tax classification.
  Configuration Check: Consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the tax scales are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the tax scale definitions and ensuring they comply with local tax laws.
  Consult Legal Guidelines: Verify the legal guidelines regarding tax scales in your country or region to ensure compliance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0012 (Additional Payments) to understand how tax data is structured.
  Tax Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll and tax calculations, particularly in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Payroll settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to tax scales and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.