How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40018 - No approved rate IT0038: Children w. deduct. ent. > 1 (rate cw. &1 to &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No approved rate IT0038: Children w. deduct. ent. > 1 (rate cw. &1 to &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40018 - No approved rate IT0038: Children w. deduct. ent. > 1 (rate cw. &1 to &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40018 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically related to the handling of employee benefits and deductions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the deduction rates for children when there are multiple dependents.
  Cause:
  The error message "No approved rate IT0038: Children w. deduct. ent. > 1 (rate cw. &1 to &2)" suggests that the system is unable to find an approved deduction rate for the specified range of children. This usually happens when:
  
  Multiple Dependents: The employee has more than one dependent (child) eligible for deductions, but the system does not have a defined rate for this scenario.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the deduction rates in the relevant infotype (IT0038 - "Dependents") is either incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the infotype for dependents, leading to the system not being able to determine the correct deduction rate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype IT0038: Review the entries in Infotype 0038 (Dependents) for the employee in question. Ensure that all dependents are correctly entered and that their details are complete.
  
  
  Review Deduction Rates: Check the configuration for deduction rates related to dependents in the payroll schema. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Payroll ? Payroll: General Settings ? Define Deduction Rates.
  Ensure that there are defined rates for the number of dependents that the employee has.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Schema: If the deduction rates are configured correctly, check the payroll schema to ensure that the logic for handling multiple dependents is correctly implemented.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, run a test payroll for the employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0038 (Dependents): This infotype is used to maintain information about an employee's dependents, which can affect payroll calculations.
  Deduction Rates: These are typically defined in the system to determine how much should be deducted from an employee's salary based on the number of dependents.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing, including how deductions are applied based on the employee's data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYCH_ELM40018 error message.