How To Fix HRPAYDEST035 - Indicators Main Employer and Tax Class do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Indicators Main Employer and Tax Class do not match

What causes this issue?

The Main Employer indicator and the specified tax class do not match.
For employees that participate in the ELStAM procedure, the Main
Employer indicator must be set for tax classes 1 to 5. For tax class 6,
the indicator should not be selected.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST035 - Indicators Main Employer and Tax Class do not match ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST035 indicates that there is a mismatch between the main employer and the tax class in the payroll processing for an employee. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system detects inconsistencies in the employee's tax-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Tax Class: The employee's tax class does not correspond with the main employer's tax settings. This can happen if the employee has been assigned a tax class that is not valid for the main employer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the main employer or the tax classes may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be manual data entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee's employment status has changed (e.g., from part-time to full-time), the tax class may need to be updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the tax class is correctly assigned. This can be done in transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Verify Main Employer Settings: Check the configuration of the main employer in the system to ensure that the tax class settings are correct. This can be done in transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Update Tax Class: If the tax class is incorrect, update it to match the main employer's settings. This may involve changing the employee's infotype 0012 (Additional Payments) or infotype 0002 (Personal Data).
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll settings are correctly configured for the main employer and tax classes.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to check if the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as:
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0012 (Additional Payments)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for HR data maintenance include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and tax class configurations.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR for further assistance.