How To Fix HRPAYDEST279 - Tax number &1 for &2 &3 in state &4 is not permitted

HRPAYDEST279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Tax number &1 for &2 &3 in state &4 is not permitted

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HRPAYDEST279 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEST279 indicates that there is an issue with the tax number associated with an employee's payroll data. Specifically, it suggests that the tax number provided for a particular employee (identified by &2 &3) in a specific state (identified by &4) is not permitted. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Tax Number: The tax number entered may not be valid for the specified state. This could be due to incorrect formatting or an outdated number.
  
  Configuration Issues: The tax number may not be configured correctly in the system, or the tax type may not be set up for the specific state.
  Employee Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the employee's master data related to tax information.
  Legal Changes: Changes in tax regulations or requirements in the state may not have been updated in the SAP