How To Fix HRPAYDEST259 - Basis for pension tax exemption w/o pension payments for 1st yr &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Basis for pension tax exemption w/o pension payments for 1st yr &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

You want to report a basis for the tax exemption for pensions. However,
the basis does not have any gross pension amounts.

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?

Check the employee's payroll results. The current situation can have
several causes:
Incorrect Customizing or submission of an incorrect pension payment wage
type.
The wage type is coded as a potential pension payment, but an actual
pension payment is to be made. In this case, correct the payroll
results.
Incorrect master data maintenance
Infotype 0012 contains a pension basis although the employee is not a
pension recipient. In this case, correct the master data and the payroll
results.
Multiple retirement in the same calendar year
When multiple retirements occur in the same calendar year, the
corresponding gross pension amounts are assigned to the first
occurrence. The other periods are reported without gross pension
amounts. You do not have to do anything in this case.
Clearing through reclamation
If the current pension payment is cleared with reclamations from older
periods, the balance of gross pension payments can amount to zero. You
do not have to do anything in this case.

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 HRPAYDEST259 - Basis for pension tax exemption w/o pension payments for 1st yr &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST259 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing, specifically concerning pension tax exemptions. This error indicates that there is a problem with the basis for pension tax exemption when there are no pension payments made in the first year.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when the system does not have the necessary data to calculate the pension tax exemption correctly. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or the tax calculation settings that prevent the system from processing the pension tax exemption correctly.
  Incorrect Time Period: The error can also occur if the payroll period being processed does not align with the expected time frame for pension contributions or exemptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Pay particular attention to the pension-related fields and ensure that they are populated correctly.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings related to pension tax exemptions. Ensure that the relevant schemas and rules are set up correctly to handle exemptions, especially for the first year of employment.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If the error is related to the payroll period, verify that you are processing the correct period and that it aligns with the pension contribution rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll processing and pension tax exemptions for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the changes made have resolved the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYDEST259 error and implement a solution to resolve it.