How To Fix HRPAYCH_QST21002 - The calculation step requires the active subapplication 'QST3'.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_QST21 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The calculation step requires the active subapplication 'QST3'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_QST21002 - The calculation step requires the active subapplication 'QST3'. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_QST21002 indicates that a specific calculation step in the payroll process requires the active subapplication 'QST3'. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration or data related to the specified subapplication.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Subapplication: The subapplication 'QST3' may not be activated in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the payroll area or the specific payroll process has not been set up correctly.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incomplete configuration settings related to the payroll schema or the specific calculation step that references 'QST3'.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not include the necessary steps or may not be correctly linked to the subapplication.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Subapplication:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant payroll area and ensure that the subapplication 'QST3' is activated.
  Check the settings under Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for Germany > Basic Settings > Define Subapplications.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the specific payroll run (Transaction code: PE01).
  Ensure that the schema includes the necessary calculation steps that reference 'QST3'.
  If needed, modify the schema to include the required steps.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data and infotypes related to the payroll process are correctly maintained.
  Verify that employee records have the required data for the calculation step that uses 'QST3'.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll process and the use of subapplications to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRPAYCH_QST21002 and ensure that the payroll process can proceed without issues.