How To Fix HRPAYDEE2402 - No tax class or incorrect tax class in ELStAM procedure

HRPAYDEE2402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 402

• Message text: No tax class or incorrect tax class in ELStAM procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2402 - No tax class or incorrect tax class in ELStAM procedure ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2402, which states "No tax class or incorrect tax class in ELStAM procedure," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Germany, particularly when dealing with the ELStAM (Elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) procedure. This error indicates that there is an issue with the tax classification of an employee, which is essential for calculating the correct payroll taxes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Class: The employee's tax class is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Class: The tax class assigned to the employee is not valid or does not match the expected values for the ELStAM procedure.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entries in the employee's master data.
  ELStAM Data Not Retrieved: The system may not have successfully retrieved the ELStAM data for the employee, which could be due to connectivity issues or incorrect configuration.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for