How To Fix HRPAYDEST244 - Change of tax liability without change of statement period in &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Change of tax liability without change of statement period in &1

What causes this issue?

A change of the tax liability was detected for the personnel number, but
the statement period in the Tax Data infotype (0012) did not change on
the key date of the change.

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?

Correct the statement periods in the Tax Data infotype (0012) and run
payroll again for the affected personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST244 - Change of tax liability without change of statement period in &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST244, which states "Change of tax liability without change of statement period in &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an inconsistency in the tax liability settings for a specific employee or group of employees.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the tax liability for a specific period without a corresponding change in the statement period. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax settings in the payroll configuration may not align with the expected periods.
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments to tax liability settings that do not correspond with the defined statement periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors in entering or updating employee tax information in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEST244 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Tax Configuration:
  
  Review the tax configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are correctly set up for the relevant statement periods.
  Ensure that the tax liability changes are valid for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies in tax information.
  Ensure that the tax information is correctly maintained in the infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  
  
  
  Adjust Statement Period:
  
  If a change in tax liability is necessary, ensure that the statement period is also updated accordingly.
  This may involve adjusting the payroll period or the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll and tax settings for specific guidance on handling tax liability changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to payroll and tax settings, such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) and Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure that it is set up correctly for the period in question.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax liability changes and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDEST244 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.