How To Fix HRITFAU027 - Please enter a tax percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Please enter a tax percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU027 - Please enter a tax percentage ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU027, which states "Please enter a tax percentage," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or tax calculations within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with Australian tax settings.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A tax percentage has not been specified for a particular employee or payroll element.
  The system expects a tax percentage to be entered for a specific tax type (e.g., income tax) but finds it missing.
  There may be configuration issues in the tax settings or payroll schema that prevent the system from retrieving the correct tax percentage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRITFAU027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (PA30) and ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained.
  Verify that the tax type and relevant tax percentage are entered in the infotype (e.g., IT 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or IT 0015 - Additional Payments).
  
  
  
  Review Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for tax calculation in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Payroll > Australia > Payroll: Basic Settings > Define Tax Types and ensure that the tax types are correctly defined with the appropriate percentages.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Percentage:
  
  If the tax percentage is missing, you can manually enter the required tax percentage in the relevant infotype or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on tax configuration and payroll processing in Australia.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0014 and IT 0015, which are crucial for managing recurring and additional payments.
  Tax Types: Understand the different tax types applicable in Australia and how they are configured in the SAP system.
  Payroll Processing: Review the payroll processing steps and ensure that all necessary data is entered before running payroll.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRITFAU027 error and ensure that the tax percentage is correctly entered in the system.