How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD004 - Record &1: Dependent &2 was not correctly classified

HRPAYBR_EFD004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Record &1: Dependent &2 was not correctly classified

What causes this issue?

In the infotype <LS>Family/related person</> (0021), the dependent &V2&
has selected the fields <LS>Child allowance</> and <LS>Income tax</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

Deselect the fields <LS>Child allowance</> and <LS>Income tax</> for the
dependent &V2& in infotype 0021.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD004 - Record &1: Dependent &2 was not correctly classified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD004, which states "Record &1: Dependent &2 was not correctly classified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil, particularly when dealing with the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting requirements. This error indicates that there is an issue with the classification of a dependent in the payroll records.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Dependent Classification: The dependent may not be classified correctly according to the rules set by the Brazilian tax authorities. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data.
  
  
  Missing Information: Required information about the dependent, such as their relationship to the employee, date of birth, or CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas), may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll system, particularly in the infotypes related to dependents (e.g., Infotype 0021 - Family/Dependents).
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may