How To Fix HRPAYBR99188 - Company &1 not found reading tax number/SRS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Company &1 not found reading tax number/SRS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99188 - Company &1 not found reading tax number/SRS ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99188, which states "Company &1 not found reading tax number/SRS," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified company code (represented by &1) when trying to read the tax number or the Social Security Registration (SRS) information.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the payroll processing or configuration may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The company code may not be properly configured in the SAP system, particularly in relation to tax number or SRS settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Company Code: Check if the company code specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data areas in SAP.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the company code is correctly configured for payroll processing, including tax number and SRS settings. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the payroll configuration for Brazil.
  Review Master Data: Look into the master data records for the company code to ensure that all necessary information, including tax numbers and SRS, is correctly entered and maintained.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the company code data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing in Brazil for any specific requirements or configurations that may be missing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for maintaining employee master data), and PA40 (for personnel actions) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYBR99188 error in your SAP system.