How To Fix HRPADNO_ETC046 - No change is required. No tax card exists at &1 for &2.

HRPADNO_ETC046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_ETC - eTaxCard - messages

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No change is required. No tax card exists at &1 for &2.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

HRPADNO_ETC046 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADNO_ETC046 indicates that there is no tax card available for the specified employee at the given date. This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to update tax-related information for an employee in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Card: The primary cause of this error is that the employee does not have a tax card (or tax information) set up in the system for the specified date.
  Incorrect Date: The date being referenced may not correspond to a period where the employee has a valid tax card.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the employee's data entry, such as incorrect employee ID or date.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the tax settings in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Card Setup:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Verify if a tax card exists for the employee