How To Fix HRPAYAT_0527659 - No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0527 - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria) IT 0527

• Message number: 659

• Message text: No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527659 - No. employment yrs not specified; no taxation acc. to Sec.67(6) Cl.2 EStG ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527659 indicates that there is an issue related to the employment years not being specified for an employee, which affects the taxation according to Section 67(6) Clause 2 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR, particularly when dealing with tax calculations for employees.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Employment Years: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have the necessary information regarding the number of years the employee has been employed. This information is crucial for calculating certain tax benefits or exemptions.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of employment years.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll system, particularly in relation to tax calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify that the employment start date is correctly entered and that there are no gaps in the employment history.
  Ensure that the employee's status is active and that all relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000, 0001, 0002) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Update Employment Years:
  
  If the employment years are missing, update the relevant infotypes to include the correct employment start date and any other necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings related to tax calculations to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR consultant or system administrator if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary updates, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify if the changes have resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EStG Section 67(6): This section of the German Income Tax Act pertains to the taxation of certain benefits and allowances, which may depend on the length of employment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRPAYAT_0527659 and ensure that the employee's payroll is processed correctly.