How To Fix HRPADCOTX161 - Withholding at Source, Total and Period

HRPADCOTX161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCOTX - Messages for Payroll Colombia

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Withholding at Source, Total and Period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCOTX161 - Withholding at Source, Total and Period ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCOTX161 typically relates to issues with withholding tax calculations in the payroll module. This error can occur when there are discrepancies in the withholding tax amounts that are being calculated for an employee, either at the total level or for a specific period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the employee's master data, such as incorrect tax classification, tax exemption status, or withholding tax types.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the withholding tax settings in the SAP system can lead to this error. This includes settings in the payroll schema or tax calculation rules.
  Missing Information: Required information for calculating withholding tax may be missing, such as tax rates or thresholds.
  Period-End Processing: The error can also occur during period-end processing if the system is unable to reconcile the withholding tax amounts for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any