How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT023 - Current entry in 'ST' for PERNR: '&1'

HRPAYCH_WHT023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Current entry in 'ST' for PERNR: '&1'

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HRPAYCH_WHT023 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT023 typically relates to issues with the withholding tax configuration for a specific personnel number (PERNR) in the payroll process. This error indicates that there is a problem with the current entry in the 'ST' (withholding tax) infotype for the specified employee.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The withholding tax information for the employee may be missing or incorrectly configured in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0015 for withholding tax).
  Invalid Tax Class: The employee may have an invalid tax class or status that does not correspond to the withholding tax settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the withholding tax settings in the system, such as missing tax codes or incorrect tax rates.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data that affect the withholding tax calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 0015: Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 0015 (Withholding Tax) to ensure