How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40038 - WHT: Subapplication &1 does not contain cumulation wage types. (t596j)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 038

• Message text: WHT: Subapplication &1 does not contain cumulation wage types. (t596j)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40038 - WHT: Subapplication &1 does not contain cumulation wage types. (t596j) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40038 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax (WHT) subapplication specified in the payroll processing. Specifically, it states that the subapplication does not contain cumulation wage types, which are necessary for the calculation of withholding tax.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The subapplication defined in the payroll configuration does not have the necessary cumulation wage types assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration was not set up correctly or if there were changes made to the wage types or subapplications.
  Missing Wage Types: The required cumulation wage types for the specified subapplication are missing from the configuration.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be correctly configured to handle the specified subapplication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the relevant subapplication in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for payroll and check the settings for the withholding tax subapplication.
  Ensure that the cumulation wage types are correctly assigned to the subapplication.
  
  
  
  Assign Cumulation Wage Types:
  
  If cumulation wage types are missing, you will need to define and assign them to the subapplication. This can be done in the configuration settings for wage types (Transaction code: PE01 or PE02).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that it is correctly set up to process the withholding tax calculations. Look for any missing or incorrect processing steps related to the subapplication.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll configuration and withholding tax for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP HR, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Cumulation wage types are used to accumulate amounts for reporting purposes.
  Subapplications: These are specific areas within payroll processing that handle different types of calculations, such as withholding tax, bonuses, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.