How To Fix HRPAYCH_COMMON004 - (CE) Contract &1 has impermissible WHT inoing/outgoing wage types!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_COMMON - General Messages, New Functions (With. Tax Redesign, CE)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: (CE) Contract &1 has impermissible WHT inoing/outgoing wage types!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON004 - (CE) Contract &1 has impermissible WHT inoing/outgoing wage types! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON004 (CE) indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax (WHT) wage types in the payroll processing for a specific contract. This error typically arises when the wage types associated with the employee's contract are not configured correctly, leading to impermissible combinations of incoming and outgoing wage types for withholding tax purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage types assigned to the employee's contract may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include incorrect settings in the wage type characteristics or the configuration of the withholding tax types.
  Missing Wage Types: The required wage types for withholding tax calculations may be missing from the employee's payroll schema or the relevant infotypes.
  Incompatible Wage Types: The incoming and outgoing wage types may not be compatible with each other, leading to the error.
  Legal Changes: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to the wage type configuration, which may not have been implemented.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types involved in the payroll process. Ensure that the incoming and outgoing wage types are correctly defined and compatible with each other.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the correct wage types are assigned and that there are no missing entries.
  Update Payroll Schema: If necessary, update the payroll schema to include the required wage types for withholding tax calculations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax and wage type configuration for any specific guidelines or updates.
  Test Payroll Run: After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the withholding tax calculations are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on wage type configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes such as PE01 (for maintaining wage types) and SM30 (for table maintenance) to review and adjust the configuration.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the wage types are set up correctly, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCH_COMMON004 error and proceed with the payroll processing.