How To Fix HRPAYCH01012 - Cannot determine no. of children based on withholding tax scale &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Cannot determine no. of children based on withholding tax scale &1

What causes this issue?

The report for creating the withholding tax accounting data determines
the number of children based on the withholding tax scale. However, the
number of children is not specified for withholding tax scale &v1&.

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_0050> Assign Number of Children to
Withholding Tax Scale</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01012 - Cannot determine no. of children based on withholding tax scale &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01012 indicates that the system is unable to determine the number of children for a specific employee based on the withholding tax scale provided. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Switzerland, where withholding tax calculations may depend on the number of dependent children.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information regarding the number of children or dependents. This could be due to missing entries in the infotype (e.g., Infotype 0021 - Family/Dependents).
  Incorrect Tax Scale: The withholding tax scale referenced may not be correctly configured or may not correspond to the employee's data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the withholding tax settings in the system, which could lead to the inability to determine the number of children.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from accurately calculating the number of children.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) and check Infotype 0021 (Family/Dependents) to ensure that the number of children is correctly entered.
  Ensure that the data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Withholding Tax Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the withholding tax scale in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the withholding tax scale is correctly set up and that it corresponds to the employee's data.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Scale Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct tax scale in their payroll settings.
  Check if there are any specific conditions or rules that might affect the withholding tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is with the current payroll run or with the data itself.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to withholding tax calculations and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system-related issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0021 (Family/Dependents): This infotype is crucial for payroll calculations involving dependents and should be maintained accurately.
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Understanding how withholding tax is configured in your SAP system can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarity with the payroll process and how different infotypes interact can aid in resolving similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYCH01012 error message in SAP.