How To Fix HRPAYBE_TAX055 - Employee's address required: check Addresses (0006) infotype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_TAX - Tax

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Employee's address required: check Addresses (0006) infotype

What causes this issue?

The employee's address is missing or incomplete.

How to fix this error?

Check the employee's address data for personnel number &V1& in infotype
<ZK>Addresses</> (0006).
Select the infotype record which contains date &V2&, and enter the
correct address information in field <ZK>Street and House No</>., and
correct or complete the following entries:
Street
House Number
Identification of an apartment in a building

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 HRPAYBE_TAX055 - Employee's address required: check Addresses (0006) infotype ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_TAX055 indicates that the employee's address is required for processing payroll, specifically in the context of Belgian payroll. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid address for the employee in the relevant infotype (in this case, Infotype 0006, which is used for addresses).
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a valid address entry in Infotype 0006 for the employee in question. This infotype is crucial for payroll calculations, especially for tax purposes, as it provides the necessary information about the employee's residence.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the employee has a valid address recorded in Infotype 0006. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Employee Number:
  
  Input the employee's personnel number for whom you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Select Infotype 0006:
  
  Choose Infotype 0006 (Addresses) from the list of infotypes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review the existing address entries. If there are no entries or if the entries are incomplete, you will need to add or update the address.
  
  
  
  Add or Update Address:
  
  If there is no address, click on the "Create" button to add a new address.
  If there is an existing address that is incomplete, select it and click on the "Change" button to update the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including street, postal code, city, and country.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering or updating the address, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After ensuring that the address is correctly entered, re-run the payroll process to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0006 (Addresses): This infotype is used to store the address details of employees. It is essential for various HR processes, including payroll, tax calculations, and reporting.
  Payroll Processing: In Belgium, the employee's address is critical for determining the applicable tax rates and other deductions. Therefore, maintaining accurate address information is vital for compliance and accurate payroll processing.
  SAP HR Module: Familiarity with the SAP HR module and its infotypes is essential for HR personnel to manage employee data effectively.
  
  If the error persists even after ensuring that the address is correctly entered, it may be necessary to check for additional configurations or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.