Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany 
Message number: 039
Message text: EEs with ltd tax liab. only participate in ELStAM proc. from Jan 1, 2020.
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The SAP error message HRPAYDEST039 indicates an issue related to the ELStAM (Elektronische Lohnsteuerabzugsmerkmale) process in the context of employees with limited tax liability. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process payroll for employees who are subject to limited tax liability but are not set up correctly for the ELStAM process.
Cause: Limited Tax Liability: Employees with limited tax liability are generally not subject to the same tax regulations as those with unlimited tax liability. This can lead to complications in how their tax data is processed. ELStAM Process: The ELStAM process is designed to electronically manage tax deduction characteristics in Germany. If an employee is marked as having limited tax liability, they may not be included in the ELStAM process, which can trigger this error.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system regarding how limited tax liability employees are set up, particularly in relation to
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