How To Fix HRPAYDEE2418 - Master data change on &1 without opening the tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Master data change on &1 without opening the tax year

What causes this issue?

An ELStAM notification contains a change for the closed tax year. The
data is transferred to the 'Tax Data D' infotype (0012) but the changes
do not result in a recalculation of taxes for the retroactively
calculated periods in the previous year.

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 the master data change for the previous year is to be
included in the payroll run. If the tax is to be recalculated, open the
tax year for the employee using view V_T5D2M.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2418 - Master data change on &1 without opening the tax year ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2418 indicates that there is an attempt to change master data for a payroll-related object (like an employee's tax information) without having the relevant tax year opened in the system. This is a common issue in SAP HR (Human Resources) and Payroll modules, particularly when dealing with employee master data changes that affect payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to make changes to an employee's master data (e.g., tax information, wage types) for a tax year that has not been opened for processing.
  The system requires that the tax year be opened to ensure that any changes made are valid and can be processed correctly in payroll calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Open the Tax Year:
  
  Ensure that the relevant tax year is opened in the system. This can typically be done by a payroll administrator or someone with the appropriate authorization.
  Navigate to the payroll control area and check the status of the tax year. If it is closed, you will need to open it for changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the master data. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Review Changes:
  
  If the tax year is already open, review the changes you are trying to make. Ensure that they are valid and do not conflict with any existing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling payroll master data changes. There may be specific procedures to follow.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) for making changes to employee data.
  Payroll Control Area: Understand the concept of payroll control areas in SAP, as they play a crucial role in managing payroll processing and data changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEE2418 error and successfully make the necessary changes to the employee master data.