How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG_ERC017 - Tax difference found! (PERNR: &1 / Tax Deductions: &2 / Withheld tax: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG_ERC - Messages for EDAG - ERC part

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Tax difference found! (PERNR: &1 / Tax Deductions: &2 / Withheld tax: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_ERC017 - Tax difference found! (PERNR: &1 / Tax Deductions: &2 / Withheld tax: &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_ERC017 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tax deductions calculated and the tax withheld for a specific employee (PERNR). This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system detects that the amount of tax that should have been deducted does not match the amount that has actually been withheld.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's tax information, such as tax class, exemptions, or deductions.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or tax calculation rules.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Updates in tax laws or regulations that have not been reflected in the system.
  Payroll Processing Errors: Issues during payroll processing, such as incorrect payroll runs or missing data.
  Retroactive Accounting: Changes in previous payroll periods that affect current calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Tax Data: Check the employee's tax information in the system (e.g., tax class, exemptions, and deductions) to ensure accuracy.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Verify the payroll schema and tax calculation rules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Update Tax Tables: Ensure that the tax tables in the system are up to date with the latest tax regulations.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the error is due to a payroll processing issue, consider reprocessing the payroll for the affected period.
  Analyze Retroactive Changes: If there have been changes in previous payroll periods, analyze how these changes impact the current payroll calculations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data, and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to run payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved before processing the actual payroll.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.