How To Fix HRPAYDEE2196 - 'Change by ELStAM' in tax data D (IT12) not set on &1.

HRPAYDEE2196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 196

• Message text: 'Change by ELStAM' in tax data D (IT12) not set on &1.

What causes this issue?

The tax features saved in infotype <LS>Tax Data D</>, with validity that
includes &V1&, do not correspond to the notification data delivered
using ELStAM. Checkbox <DS:DE.P01_TX_E2_KNZ_ELSTAM>Change by ELStAM</>
is not selected.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2196 - 'Change by ELStAM' in tax data D (IT12) not set on &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2196, which states "Change by ELStAM in tax data D (IT12) not set on &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Germany, particularly when dealing with the ELStAM (Elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) system. This system is used for electronic tax deduction characteristics in Germany.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a discrepancy or missing information in the employee's tax data (IT12) related to the ELStAM changes. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Missing ELStAM Data: The employee's tax data has not been updated with the latest ELStAM information.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll system or the integration with the ELStAM service.
  Timing Issues: The payroll run may be executed before the ELStAM data is available or updated in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in the tax data may not align with the ELStAM data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the