How To Fix HRPAYCH_WHT143 - Selection Conditions (Switzerland)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_WHT - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Selection Conditions (Switzerland)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT143 - Selection Conditions (Switzerland) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_WHT143 related to selection conditions in Switzerland typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with withholding tax calculations. This error indicates that there are issues with the selection conditions defined for the withholding tax calculation, which can prevent the payroll from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection conditions for withholding tax may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables or infotypes.
  Missing Data: Employee master data or payroll data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in the selection conditions.
  Tax Code Issues: The tax codes used for withholding tax calculations may not be set up properly or may not correspond to the employee's location or status.
  Changes in Legislation: Changes in Swiss tax laws or regulations may not have been reflected in the system, leading to outdated or incorrect selection conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for withholding tax in the SAP system. Ensure that the selection conditions are correctly defined in the relevant customizing settings (transaction codes like SPRO).
  Review Employee Data: Verify that all necessary employee data is complete and accurate. This includes checking infotypes related to tax information, such as infotype 0012 (Additional Payments) and infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  Validate Tax Codes: Ensure that the tax codes used for withholding tax are correctly set up and correspond to the employee's tax status and location.
  Update System: If there have been recent changes in tax legislation, ensure that the SAP system is updated with the latest tax tables and configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll processing in Switzerland for any specific guidelines or updates that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional information regarding the error message HRPAYCH_WHT143.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that withholding tax calculations are processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.