How To Fix HRPAYCH01007 - Scale code for withholding tax scale &1 not found; no Customizing

HRPAYCH01007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Scale code for withholding tax scale &1 not found; no Customizing

What causes this issue?

Specific predefined scale codes must be used in the XML file. The system
could not assign any of these predefined scale codes to withholding tax
scale &v1&, however.

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?

Carry out the <DS:SIMG.PAY_CH_QSTVD_0030> Assign Withholding Tax Scale
to Scale Code for XML File</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01007 - Scale code for withholding tax scale &1 not found; no Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01007 indicates that the system cannot find a scale code for withholding tax in the specified configuration. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The scale code for withholding tax has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary customizing settings have not been completed.
  Incorrect Scale Code: The scale code being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the payroll configuration.
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the country-specific settings for withholding tax have not been properly maintained.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully implemented or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: Country Specific > Switzerland (or the relevant country) > Withholding Tax > Define Scale Codes.
  Ensure that the scale code in