How To Fix HRPAYDEE2416 - ER tax number &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 416

• Message text: ER tax number &1 is unknown

What causes this issue?

The employer tax number (AGSTNR) provided by the ELStAM notification
does not exist in the table T5D0P. Therefore, the system cannot check
whether the employee's infotype record 'Fiscal Data D' (0012) can be
updated by the ELStAM notification.

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?

Check whether you need to make a change to the AGSTNR number in the
table T5D0P (view V_5D0P_B).
Once you have updated the table T5D0P, import the ELStAM notification
again.
In connection with a change to the AGSTNR this error message can also
appear in the following situation:
You have entered the old AGSTNR in subapplication LSTZ and transferred
the new AGSTNR to T5D0P. As a result you still receive ELStAM
notifications or responses to ELStAM notifications with the old AGSTNR
from the clearing house, but that have a valid start date that is no
longer covered by the period maintained in LSTZ. In this case, error 416
is also raised.
Technical background: When checking for the transfer of the ELStAM
notifications or confirmations from the clearing house, the AGSTNR
contained is searched for in T5D0P. If it is not contained there,
subapplication LSTZ is evaluated using valid from. If the AGSTNR of the
ELStAM notification or confirmation are not there either, the error is
raised.
Use the AGSTNR contained in the ELStAM notification or confirmation to
check whether the data is for a transfer to the master data. This means
that for the further procedure you need to ensure that the error was
triggered by a change in AGSTNR and that the data is meant for your
system.
You have two options for resolving the situation:
(1) Expanding the period of LSTZ such that the AGSTNR is covered by the
valid-from date.
(2) Manually transferring the ELStAM notification or confirmation to the
employee's 'Fiscal Data D' (0012) infotype record. You then use RPCE2ZD0
to set the status of the notifications affected that have the status
"Assigned" to "Processed Manually".
See the following SAP Notes related to this context:
1992566 - ELStAM - Information on changing the employer tax number
1984336 - ELStAM: Process support for mass registrations and
deregistrations

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2416 - ER tax number &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2416, which states "ER tax number &1 is unknown," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system cannot find a valid tax number for an employee. This can happen for various reasons, including incorrect data entry, missing configuration, or issues with the employee's master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Number: The employee's tax number may not be entered in the system.
  Incorrect Tax Number: The tax number entered may be incorrect or formatted improperly.
  Data Not Updated: The employee's master data may not be updated with the latest tax information.
  Country-Specific Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of tax types or tax authorities in the system.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be in an active status, or there may be issues with their employment record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify that the tax number is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0012 for tax data).
  Ensure that the tax number is valid and formatted correctly according to the country's requirements.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Information:
  
  If the tax number is missing or incorrect, update it with the correct information.
  Ensure that the tax number is entered in the correct field and that it corresponds to the employee's current tax jurisdiction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for tax types and tax authorities in the SAP system (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the tax types relevant to the employee's location are correctly set up and that the system recognizes the tax number format.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Status:
  
  Verify that the employee is in an active status and that there are no issues with their employment record that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to tax number requirements in your country or region.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0012 (Tax Data) and Infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Country-Specific Settings: Different countries have different requirements for tax numbers, so ensure compliance with local regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEE2416 error message in SAP.