How To Fix HRPAYATLZ028 - No leaving action for &1 before switch to tax procedure on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No leaving action for &1 before switch to tax procedure on &2

What causes this issue?

Based on a tax split, the system has identified a switch from an L16
period to an E18 period, or from an E18 period to an L16 period.
An E18 period can be identified by tax procedure <NP>0</> (Not Liable
for Tax) and tax exemption reason <NP>W</> (Contract for Work).
A person cannot have a work relationship (relevant for L16) and a
contractual relationship with the same employer or ordering party at the
same time.

System Response

Procedure for System Administrators

How to fix this error?

If an action was not created for the tax procedure switch, generate an
action for this personnel number. Then generate a new payroll result.
If required, add the missing actions or action reasons to the
<DS:SIMG.OHAAL16_0130>Define Actions/Reasons for Payslip Creation</>
view, or change the Customizing settings in the view.

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 HRPAYATLZ028 - No leaving action for &1 before switch to tax procedure on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ028 indicates that there is no leaving action recorded for an employee before the switch to a new tax procedure. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a leaving action (such as termination or resignation) to be recorded for an employee before a specific date, particularly when transitioning to a new tax procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Leaving Action: The employee does not have a recorded leaving action (e.g., termination) before the specified date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the necessary actions.
  Timing Issues: The payroll run is being processed for a period where the employee should have had a leaving action recorded, but it was not done in time.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Record Leaving Action: Ensure that the appropriate leaving action is recorded for the employee before the specified date. This can be done through the personnel administration module in SAP.
  
  Navigate to the employee's record and enter the leaving action with the correct date.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for the new tax procedure. This may involve checking the tax settings and ensuring that all necessary actions are defined in the system.
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: After recording the leaving action, re-run the payroll process for the affected period to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll processing and tax procedures for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after taking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to manage employee records and actions.
  Tax Procedures: Understand the implications of switching tax procedures and how it affects payroll processing.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By addressing the missing leaving action and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYATLZ028 error message effectively.