How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT104 - Tax scale (table &1) cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Tax scale (table &1) cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT104 - Tax scale (table &1) cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT104 indicates that the system is unable to determine the tax scale from the specified table. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when calculating withholding tax for employees.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax scale table (e.g., table &1) may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the tax configuration.
  Incorrect Tax Type: The tax type being used may not correspond to the tax scale table defined in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect tax-related information (e.g., tax class, residence, etc.).
  Country-Specific Settings: The error may arise from country-specific payroll settings that have not been correctly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify that the tax scale table is correctly defined and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes related to tax, such as IT0012 for tax data) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the employee's tax class and other relevant information are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate Tax Type:
  
  Ensure that the tax type being processed corresponds to the correct tax scale table. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific country’s payroll processing to ensure compliance with local tax regulations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional error messages that may provide further insight.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to view/change employee master data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (to run payroll).
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to payroll processing and tax configuration for your specific country.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.