How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40070 - Canton must be empty for addresses abroad

HRPAYCH_ELM40070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Canton must be empty for addresses abroad

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40070 - Canton must be empty for addresses abroad ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40070 indicates that the "Canton must be empty for addresses abroad." This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data management when an address is being entered for an employee who is located outside of the country where the canton (a subdivision of a country, such as a state or province) is relevant.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that a canton value has been entered for an employee whose address is classified as being abroad. In many countries, when an address is outside the national borders, the concept of a canton (or similar administrative division) does not apply, and thus the field should be left empty.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Address: Review the employee's address details in the system. Ensure that if the employee is located abroad, the canton field is left blank.
  
  
  Update Address