How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40035 - WHT history: WHT category/pay scale missing in period &1 - &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 035

• Message text: WHT history: WHT category/pay scale missing in period &1 - &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40035 - WHT history: WHT category/pay scale missing in period &1 - &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40035 indicates that there is a missing withholding tax (WHT) category or pay scale for a specific period in the payroll processing. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for withholding tax for the specified employee or payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax category or pay scale may not be defined in the system for the specified period.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the correct withholding tax category assigned.
  Period-Specific Settings: The settings for withholding tax may not be correctly maintained for the specific payroll period in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Ensure that the withholding tax categories and pay scales are defined for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions) to ensure that the correct withholding tax category is assigned.
  If necessary, update the employee's master data with the correct withholding tax category.
  
  
  
  Maintain Period-Specific Settings:
  
  If the withholding tax settings are period-specific, ensure that they are maintained for the payroll period in question.
  You may need to consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on configuring withholding tax and payroll settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCH_ELM40035 error and ensure that the payroll process can continue without issues.