How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40044 - Proc.f.month.values:With.tax amts for inact.period &1 (Seq no. &4,&3 CHF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Proc.f.month.values:With.tax amts for inact.period &1 (Seq no. &4,&3 CHF)

What causes this issue?

While processing the payroll results to determine the monthly amounts
from the withholding tax message (corresponding XML day: <(>
<<)>Current>, <(><<)>Correction>) a withholding tax amount was found for
a settlement period in which the employee is not active (any longer).
The problem occurs for the following payroll result:
For period: &V1&
In period: &V2&
status indicator and sequence number: &V4&
Withholding tax amount: &V3& CHF

System Response

If you force the calculation of withholding tax during inactive periods,
these amounts can no longer be notified using ELM.

How to fix this error?

Record payments subject to withholding tax after the employee leaves in
the last active period, so that they can be notified via ELM.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40044 - Proc.f.month.values:With.tax amts for inact.period &1 (Seq no. &4,&3 CHF) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40044 typically relates to payroll processing in the SAP HR module, specifically in the context of handling tax amounts for inactive periods. This error indicates that there are tax amounts being processed for a period that is not active, which can lead to inconsistencies in payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Payroll Period: The error occurs when the system attempts to process payroll for a period that has been marked as inactive. This can happen if the payroll period has been closed or if the employee's status has changed (e.g., termination).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that allow for tax amounts to be processed incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or data imports may have introduced tax amounts for periods that should not be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Period Status: Verify the status of the payroll period in question. Ensure that the period is active and that payroll processing is allowed for that period.
  Review Employee Status: Check the employee's status to ensure they are active and eligible for payroll processing during the specified period.
  Adjust Tax Amounts: If tax amounts have been incorrectly assigned to an inactive period, you may need to adjust or remove these entries. This can often be done through the payroll processing transaction or by adjusting the relevant infotypes.
  Configuration Review: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not recur and that the payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processing.