How To Fix HRPAYDEE2581 - Start date for ELStAM procedure cannot be determined

HRPAYDEE2581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Start date for ELStAM procedure cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

No start date for the ELStAM procedure could be determined for the
selected personnel number.

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 the Customizing for the Reporting personnel area for the ELStAM
procedure (subapplication <LS>LSTC</> (Employment Tax Data - ELStAM
Procedure)).

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 HRPAYDEE2581 - Start date for ELStAM procedure cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2581, which states "Start date for ELStAM procedure cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Germany, particularly when dealing with the ELStAM (Elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) procedure. This procedure is used to retrieve electronic tax deduction characteristics for employees.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly regarding tax information, start dates, or employment status.
  ELStAM 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ELStAM procedure in the SAP system.
  Date Issues: The system may not be able to determine a valid start date for the ELStAM procedure due to missing or incorrect date entries in the employee's records.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the relevant period.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be in an active status or may not have