How To Fix HRPAYBE_TAX021 - Employee's language required: check Personal Data (0002) infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_TAX - Tax

• Message number: 021

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBE_TAX021 - Employee's language required: check Personal Data (0002) infotype ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_TAX021 indicates that the employee's language is required for processing payroll or tax-related functions, and it is missing in the Personal Data (Infotype 0002) of the employee's master data. This is particularly relevant in the context of Belgian payroll processing, where the language of communication can be important for tax documents and other official communications.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The employee's language field in Infotype 0002 (Personal Data) is not filled in.
  The language field is either blank or contains an invalid entry.
  The system requires this information to generate payroll reports, tax documents, or other communications in the appropriate language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the employee's language is correctly maintained in Infotype 0002. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate validity date.
  
  
  
  Check Infotype 0002:
  
  Select Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Check the field for the employee's language (usually labeled as "Language" or "Language Key").
  
  
  
  Update the Language Field:
  
  If the language field is empty or incorrect, enter the appropriate language key (e.g., "FR" for French, "NL" for Dutch, "DE" for German, etc.).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Payroll Process:
  
  After updating the language information, re-run the payroll process or the specific transaction that triggered the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data): This infotype contains essential personal information about the employee, including name, date of birth, nationality, and language.
  Language Keys: Ensure that the language keys used are valid and correspond to the languages supported in your SAP system.
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll run or relevant processes to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR support team or check for any specific configurations related to language settings in your SAP system.