How To Fix HRPAYAT_0042206 - Procedure & invalid; child & & does not attain majority until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Procedure & invalid; child & & does not attain majority until &

What causes this issue?

The selected procedure for family bonus plus is already invalid on the
start date of infotype 0042.

System Response

The system warns the processor if a family bonus procedure has been
selected for a child that, due to the child's age, is not legally valid
on the start date of infotype 42.
The child has not yet attained majority.

How to fix this error?

For children over 18, procedures 01 and 02 must not be maintained.
For children under 18, procedures 03 and 04 must not be maintained.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0042206 - Procedure & invalid; child & & does not attain majority until & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0042206 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with payroll calculations for employees with specific conditions related to their child benefits or deductions.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that there is an issue with the payroll procedure related to a child (dependent) that does not meet the criteria for majority (legal age) as defined in the payroll configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The child’s age is below the required threshold for certain benefits or deductions.
  The payroll configuration does not correctly reflect the legal age for dependents in the relevant country or region.
  There may be incorrect or missing data in the employee's master data regarding dependents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify the employee's master data to ensure that the information regarding dependents (children) is accurate. Check the birth dates of the children to confirm their ages.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration settings for dependents are correctly set up. This includes checking the legal age for dependents in the relevant country or region.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Update Child Data:
  
  If the child has recently turned 18 or is about to, ensure that the payroll system reflects this change. Update the child’s status in the system if applicable.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to see if the error persists. This will help confirm that the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue continues after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Legal Requirements: Be aware of the legal requirements regarding child benefits in your country, as these can affect payroll processing.
  Testing Environment: Always test changes in a non-production environment before applying them to the live system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYAT_0042206 error in your SAP system.