How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT120 - Error when projecting the tax data (table 'ST') to person level

HRPAYCH_WHT120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Error when projecting the tax data (table 'ST') to person level

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HRPAYCH_WHT120 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT120 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when there is an issue with projecting tax data from the table 'ST' (which usually contains tax-related information) to the person level. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, configuration issues, or missing information.
  Causes of HRPAYCH_WHT120 Error
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the tax data for the employee, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions, infotype 0015 for additional payments).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in how tax data is processed and projected.
  
  
  Missing Tax Data: The employee may not have the necessary tax data maintained in their master data, such as tax class, exemptions, or other relevant information.
  
  
  Incorrect Tax Calculation Schema: The payroll schema used may not be correctly configured to handle