How To Fix HRPAYDEE2846 - 551005005 The employer for tax number &1 cannot be confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 846

• Message text: 551005005 The employer for tax number &1 cannot be confirmed

What causes this issue?

The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>551005005 The employer for the tax number [affected TxNo] cannot be
confirmed</>

System Response

None

How to fix this error?

Clarify the reason for error with the responsible company tax office.
Please send the notifications again as they could not be processed by
the clearing house. Delete the notifications using report RPCE2ZD0 -
ELStAM: Manage Data Records and re-create them afterwards.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2846 - 551005005 The employer for tax number &1 cannot be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2846 with the code 551005005 indicates that the system is unable to confirm the employer for a specific tax number. This issue typically arises in the context of payroll processing or tax reporting in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Tax Number: The tax number entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Missing Employer Data: The employer data associated with the tax number may not be maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or tax settings that prevent the system from recognizing the employer.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or organizational structure that affect the tax number assignment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the employer data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Tax Number: Check the tax number entered for accuracy. Ensure it is correctly formatted and corresponds to the correct employer.
  Check Employer Data: Ensure that the employer data is correctly maintained in the system. This includes verifying that the employer is set up with the correct tax number in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0016 for tax data).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to payroll and tax reporting. Ensure that the employer is correctly assigned to the relevant tax authorities.
  Update Employee Master Data: If there are inconsistencies in the employee master data, update the necessary infotypes to ensure that the employee is correctly linked to the employer and tax number.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to check for any underlying system issues or bugs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0016 (Taxes) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Authorization Checks: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to view and edit employer and tax-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error HRPAYDEE2846.