How To Fix HRPAYAT_0042103 - Tax procedure invalid on &1 according to T5A2D

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0042 - Notifications Relating to IT0042: Tax

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Tax procedure invalid on &1 according to T5A2D

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0042103 - Tax procedure invalid on &1 according to T5A2D ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0042103 indicates that there is an issue with the tax procedure defined for a specific country or region in the payroll system. This error typically arises when the tax procedure assigned to a specific employee or payroll area is not valid or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Procedure: The tax procedure assigned to the employee or payroll area does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables, particularly in table T5A2D, which holds the tax procedure information.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may occur if the country-specific payroll settings are not properly maintained or if the tax procedure is not applicable for the specific employee's country.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the path for payroll configuration.
  Verify the tax procedure assigned to the relevant country in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the tax procedure exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Table T5A2D:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to view table T5A2D.
  Check if the tax procedure for the specific country is correctly defined and active.
  If the entry is missing or incorrect, you may need to add or correct it.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Tax Procedure:
  
  If the tax procedure is incorrect, you may need to assign the correct tax procedure to the employee or payroll area.
  This can be done in the employee master data (infotype 0001 or 0002) or in the payroll area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll and tax procedures for the specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax procedure configuration.
  Country-Specific Payroll: Ensure that you are familiar with the country-specific payroll requirements and configurations, as these can vary significantly.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll configurations and employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.