How To Fix HRPAYATLZ116 - &4: No. child. S.106(1) EStG 1988 missing despite ded. amount sole earner

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &4: No. child. S.106(1) EStG 1988 missing despite ded. amount sole earner

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error code &V3&
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ116 - &4: No. child. S.106(1) EStG 1988 missing despite ded. amount sole earner ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ116 &4: "No. child. S.106(1) EStG 1988 missing despite ded. amount sole earner" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue related to tax deductions for a sole earner with children.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system expects to find a child-related deduction (as per Section 106(1) of the German Income Tax Act - EStG 1988) for a sole earner, but it is missing. The likely causes include:
  
  Missing Child Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information regarding dependents or children.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle deductions for children.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's tax information or family status.
  Tax Class Issues: The employee's tax class may not be correctly assigned, which can affect the deductions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Verify that the information regarding children or dependents is correctly entered. Ensure that the number of children is specified and that their details are accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings related to tax deductions for children. Ensure that the system is set up to recognize and apply these deductions correctly.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Class:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned the correct tax class that corresponds to their family status (e.g., single, married, with children).
  This can be checked in the employee's tax data (Transaction PA30).
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making any necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll processing and tax deductions for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EStG 1988: This is the German Income Tax Act, which outlines the regulations for income tax, including deductions for children.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the configuration and functionality of the SAP HR module can help in troubleshooting payroll-related issues.
  Tax Classes in Germany: Familiarity with the different tax classes in Germany and their implications on payroll can be beneficial.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPAYATLZ116.