How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT077 - Wage type witholding tax basis -partial period dependent: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Wage type witholding tax basis -partial period dependent: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT077 - Wage type witholding tax basis -partial period dependent: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT077 indicates an issue related to the withholding tax basis for a wage type in a partial period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that has been configured to calculate withholding tax but is not set up correctly for partial periods.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question may not be properly configured to handle partial periods. This could be due to missing settings in the wage type characteristics or incorrect configuration in the payroll schema.
  Partial Period Processing: The payroll run is being executed for a period where the employee's wage type is not applicable or is incorrectly set up for the specific period.
  Tax Calculation Settings: The withholding tax calculation settings may not align with the wage type's configuration, leading to discrepancies in the expected tax basis.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the configuration of the wage type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the wage type is set up to handle partial periods correctly. This may involve checking the "Partial Period" settings in the wage type characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the wage type is included in the correct processing logic for partial periods.
  Make sure that the relevant operations for calculating withholding tax are correctly defined in the schema.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Calculation Settings:
  
  Review the withholding tax calculation settings in the system (transaction code OBY6 for tax configuration) to ensure they are correctly aligned with the wage type.
  Ensure that the tax calculation is set up to accommodate the wage type for partial periods.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run for the affected employee(s) to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll and withholding tax for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring wage types and withholding tax.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.