How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD862 - The use of TDF with eSocial is not active; impossible to use scheduler

HRPAYBR_EFD862 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 862

• Message text: The use of TDF with eSocial is not active; impossible to use scheduler

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD862 - The use of TDF with eSocial is not active; impossible to use scheduler ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD862 indicates that the use of the TDF (Tax Data Framework) with eSocial is not active, which prevents the use of the scheduler for processing eSocial data. This error typically arises in the context of Brazilian payroll processing, where eSocial is a system for reporting employee and payroll information to the government.
  
  Cause:
  
  TDF Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the Tax Data Framework (TDF) is not activated in your SAP system. TDF is necessary for managing tax-related data and reporting in compliance with Brazilian legislation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the TDF from being recognized as active.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the TDF functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate TDF:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Payroll > Brazil > eSocial > Activate TDF.
  Ensure that the TDF is activated for