How To Fix HRPADCN213 - Tax group &1 is not valid for tax area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Tax group &1 is not valid for tax area &2

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in the <LS>Tax Grouping for Company</> (V_T7CN36)
maintenance view.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN213 - Tax group &1 is not valid for tax area &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN213 indicates that there is an issue with the tax group assigned to an employee in relation to the tax area. Specifically, it means that the tax group specified is not valid for the given tax area. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when maintaining employee master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Group: The tax group assigned to the employee does not exist or is not configured for the specified tax area.
  Configuration Issues: The tax group may not be properly set up in the system for the relevant tax area.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the employee's tax information.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax laws or regulations may have rendered the existing tax group invalid for the specified area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the tax group is correctly defined for the specified tax area.
  Ensure that the tax group is active and properly linked to the relevant tax area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Access the employee's master data (using transaction PA30) and check the tax information.
  Ensure that the tax group and tax area are correctly entered without any typos.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Group:
  
  If the tax group is indeed invalid, update the employee's record with a valid tax group that corresponds to the tax area.
  You may need to consult with your payroll or HR department to determine the correct tax group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any recent changes in tax regulations that may affect the tax groups and areas.
  Check SAP notes or documentation for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll or simulation to ensure that the error is resolved and that the employee's tax calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG for configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to tax group configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for details on tax group and tax area configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.