How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40076 - Postal Code &1 is unknown in Canton &2.

HRPAYCH_ELM40076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Postal Code &1 is unknown in Canton &2.

What causes this issue?

The address (&V3&) is unknown in the address master data of Switzerland.

System Response

The system generates the following error message after checking the
address: &V4&

How to fix this error?

Check the relevant address details and correct them if necessary.
Address master data of Switzerland in the view ?Tax
canton/municipalities/postal code? (T5C1O_EX)
Address data of employee in infotype ?Addresses? (0006, subtype 1)
Address data of partner address in infotype ?Addresses? (0006, subtype -
see SAP Note <ZH>2666305</>)
ELM workplace address (view V_T5CSW)
Address of ELM enterprise (view V_T536C, country grouping 02, address
type EC)

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40076 - Postal Code &1 is unknown in Canton &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40076, which states "Postal Code &1 is unknown in Canton &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Switzerland, where postal codes are associated with specific cantons (regions). This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid postal code for the specified canton, which can lead to issues in payroll calculations or employee data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Postal Code: The postal code entered does not exist or is not recognized in the specified canton.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for employees, such as incorrect address information.
  
  Configuration Issues: The postal code and canton mapping may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Missing Data: The postal code data may not be maintained in the relevant tables in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Postal Code: Check the postal code entered for accuracy. Ensure that it is a valid postal code for the specified canton.
  Update Master