How To Fix HRPAYAT_0044004 - Managing Directors are not subject to Chamber of Labor contributions

HRPAYAT_0044004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0044 - Messages for IT0044: Social Insurance A

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Managing Directors are not subject to Chamber of Labor contributions

What causes this issue?

Under trade law, the Chamber of Labor contribution is to be calculated
for managing directors. Under commercial law, the Chamber of Labor
contribution is not to be calculated for managing directors.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYAT_0044004 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0044004 indicates that Managing Directors (or similar high-level executives) are not subject to contributions to the Chamber of Labor in Austria. This is a specific regulatory requirement in the Austrian payroll system, and the error typically arises during payroll processing when the system attempts to apply Chamber of Labor contributions to a Managing Director's salary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Regulatory Compliance: In Austria, Managing Directors are often classified differently from regular employees regarding social security contributions. They may not be subject to certain contributions, including those for the Chamber of Labor.
  Incorrect Configuration: The employee's master data or payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading the system to incorrectly attempt to apply these contributions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is correctly configured. Specifically, check the following:
  
  Employee Type: Verify that the employee is classified as a Managing Director or equivalent in the system.
  Contribution Categories: Ensure that the