How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT004 - WhT duty: IT0002 cannot be determined, payroll period (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 004

• Message text: WhT duty: IT0002 cannot be determined, payroll period (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT004 - WhT duty: IT0002 cannot be determined, payroll period (&1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT004 indicates that the withholding tax (WHT) duty cannot be determined for a specific payroll period in the infotype IT0002 (Personal Data). This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary data to calculate withholding tax for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The employee's infotype IT0002 may not have the required data filled in, such as the tax class, marital status, or other relevant fields that are necessary for withholding tax calculation.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the withholding tax for the specific payroll period.
  Period-Specific Data: The data for the specific payroll period may not be maintained or may be incorrect, leading to the inability to determine the withholding tax.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may have a status that prevents payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype IT0002: Verify that all required fields in infotype IT0002 are filled out correctly for the employee in question. Ensure that the tax class, marital status, and other relevant fields are populated.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for withholding tax calculations. This may involve reviewing the tax calculation schema and related settings.
  Maintain Period-Specific Data: Ensure that any period-specific data required for the payroll period in question is maintained correctly. This may include checking for any changes in tax laws or regulations that could affect withholding tax calculations.
  Employee Status Check: Confirm that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing. If the employee is on leave or has a status that prevents payroll, this could lead to the error.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check infotype data, and PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country code) to run payroll.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on withholding tax configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR module support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.