How To Fix HRPAYDEST029 - Indicators Main Employer and Special Processing do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Indicators Main Employer and Special Processing do not match

What causes this issue?

The special processing reason "Change Request for Exemption" is only
permitted when registering a secondary employment relationship.

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?

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 HRPAYDEST029 - Indicators Main Employer and Special Processing do not match ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST029 indicates that there is a mismatch between the indicators for the main employer and special processing in the payroll configuration. This error typically arises during the payroll processing phase when the system detects inconsistencies in the settings related to the employer and the processing type.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The main employer indicator and the special processing indicator are not aligned in the payroll settings. This can happen if the payroll area or the employee's master data has been incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Assignment: Employees may be assigned to a payroll area that does not correspond with the main employer settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors in entering employee data or payroll configuration settings can lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Verify that the main employer and special processing indicators are correctly set up and aligned.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the payroll area and other relevant indicators are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Area Settings:
  
  If the employee is assigned to the wrong payroll area, reassign them to the correct one that matches the main employer settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEST029 error message in SAP.