How To Fix HRPAYCH_COMMON006 - (CE) Change of contract (&1->&2) for which the WHT is calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 006

• Message text: (CE) Change of contract (&1->&2) for which the WHT is calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON006 - (CE) Change of contract (&1->&2) for which the WHT is calculated ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON006 (CE) typically indicates an issue related to the change of an employee's contract, specifically in the context of withholding tax (WHT) calculations. This error can arise when there is an inconsistency or conflict in the data related to the employee's contract changes and the associated tax calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Change: The error often occurs when there is a change in the employee's contract (e.g., from one type of contract to another) that affects the withholding tax calculation.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from correctly calculating the withholding tax.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll or tax settings can lead to this error.
  Timing of Changes: If the contract change is made at a time that conflicts with payroll processing periods, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Contract Changes: Check the details of the contract change for the employee. Ensure that the changes are valid and correctly entered in the system.
  Check Master Data: Verify the employee's master data, including tax information, to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out and consistent.
  Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings related to withholding tax to ensure they are set up correctly for the type of contract change being processed.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the error occurred during payroll processing, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected period after correcting any inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll and withholding tax for specific guidance on resolving this error.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the withholding tax calculations are now correct and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYCH_COMMON006 error and implement a solution to resolve it.