How To Fix HRPAYCN027 - Employee tax special rule does not match with report selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Employee tax special rule does not match with report selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN027 - Employee tax special rule does not match with report selection ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN027 indicates that there is a mismatch between the employee's tax special rule and the report selection criteria in the payroll processing. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Tax Special Rules: The employee's tax special rule defined in their master data does not align with the criteria set in the payroll report selection. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area assigned to the employee may not be compatible with the tax special rules being applied in the report.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data, such as incorrect tax information or special rules that do not correspond to the payroll processing requirements.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of tax special rules in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data in the SAP system to ensure that the tax special rule is correctly assigned. You can do this by navigating to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT 0002 - Personal Data) and checking the relevant fields.
  Review Payroll Area Configuration: Ensure that the payroll area assigned to the employee is correctly configured to handle the tax special rules. This may involve checking the payroll area settings in the configuration.
  Adjust Report Selection Criteria: If the report selection criteria are too restrictive or incorrectly set, adjust them to ensure they align with the employee's tax special rule.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the correct settings or configurations, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HCM consultant for assistance.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and tax special rules.
  Training: Consider training for HR personnel on managing employee master data and payroll processing to minimize errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYCN027 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.