How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT079 - Wage type witholding tax basis -partial period independent: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 079

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT079 - Wage type witholding tax basis -partial period independent: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT079 typically indicates an issue related to the withholding tax basis for a wage type in a payroll process. This error arises when the system encounters a wage type that is set up for withholding tax calculations, but the configuration does not align with the expected parameters for partial periods.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type in question may not be correctly configured for partial periods. This can happen if the wage type is set to be independent of the period but is being processed in a context where it should be dependent on the period.
  Payroll Processing: The error can occur during payroll processing when the system tries to calculate withholding tax for a wage type that is not set up to handle partial periods correctly.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the employee's master data that affect how the wage type is processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: PE01 or PE02).
  Verify the settings for the wage type in question, particularly the "Withholding Tax" settings and ensure that it is configured correctly for partial periods.
  Ensure that the wage type is marked as "period independent" if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the wage type is being processed correctly. Look for any custom logic that might affect the withholding tax calculation.
  
  
  
  Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to tax and payroll.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to withholding tax and wage type configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Understanding the characteristics of wage types in SAP is crucial. Each wage type can have different settings that determine how it behaves during payroll processing.
  Withholding Tax Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the withholding tax configuration in SAP, as it can vary by country and may have specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYCH_WHT079 error and implement a solution to resolve it.