How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT128 - New WhT Rate Determination (Wage Type &1): &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 128

• Message text: New WhT Rate Determination (Wage Type &1): &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT128 - New WhT Rate Determination (Wage Type &1): &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT128 typically relates to the determination of withholding tax rates in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the new withholding tax rate determination for a specific wage type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The withholding tax rate for the specified wage type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Invalid Tax Code: The tax code associated with the wage type may not be valid or may not have the necessary rates defined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that affect the withholding tax calculation.
  Changes in Legislation: Changes in tax laws or regulations may require updates to the withholding tax rates that have not been implemented in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system (usually found in the IMG under Payroll).
  Ensure that the withholding tax rates for the specific wage type are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Codes:
  
  Verify that the tax code associated with the wage type is valid and has the correct rates set up.
  Check if there are any recent changes to tax codes that need to be reflected in the payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Review the employee master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to withholding tax are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the calculation.
  
  
  
  Update Rates:
  
  If there have been changes in legislation, ensure that the withholding tax rates are updated in the system to reflect the new requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  Monitor the results to ensure that the withholding tax is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for employee master data, and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll and withholding tax for specific guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a payroll expert who is familiar with your specific configuration and local tax laws.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYCH_WHT128 error message.