How To Fix HRPAYBE_TAX020 - Employee's birthday required: check Personal Data (0002) infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_TAX - Tax

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Employee's birthday required: check Personal Data (0002) infotype

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBE_TAX020 - Employee's birthday required: check Personal Data (0002) infotype ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_TAX020 indicates that the employee's birthday is required in the Personal Data (Infotype 0002) but is missing. This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to perform actions that require the employee's date of birth, such as tax calculations or benefits eligibility.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the employee's date of birth has not been entered or is incomplete in the Personal Data infotype (0002). This infotype is crucial for various HR and payroll processes, as it contains essential personal information about the employee.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Infotype 0002:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Information:
  
  Look for the field labeled "Date of Birth" (Geburtsdatum).
  If the date of birth is missing or incorrect, enter the correct date.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the date of birth, save the changes to the infotype.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Payroll Process:
  
  After updating the information, re-run the payroll process or the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains basic personal information about the employee, including name, date of birth, marital status, and nationality.
  Importance of Date of Birth: The date of birth is often used for age-related calculations, eligibility for benefits, and tax purposes. It is essential for compliance with various regulations.
  SAP HR Module: This error is part of the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, which manages employee data, payroll, and related processes.
  
  If the issue persists after ensuring that the date of birth is correctly entered, it may be necessary to check for any additional configurations or settings in the SAP system that could be affecting payroll processing.