How To Fix HRPAYDEST283 - The last tax split period cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The last tax split period cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the most recent active period liable for tax
from the transferred tables ST and P0000. This could be for the
following reasons:
At least one of the tables is not sorted by date in ascending order
Overlapping periods exist in the table

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST283 - The last tax split period cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST283, which states "The last tax split period cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to identify the last period for which tax splitting was performed. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration or data issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Data: The employee's tax data may not be correctly maintained in the system, leading to the inability to determine the last tax split period.
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings, particularly related to tax calculation and splitting.
  Incomplete Payroll Runs: If payroll runs have not been completed or if there are inconsistencies in the payroll results, the system may not be able to determine the last tax split period.
  Changes in Tax Regulations: Changes in tax regulations or updates in the tax calculation schema may lead to discrepancies in the tax split periods.
  Employee Master Data Issues: Inaccuracies or missing information in the employee master data can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Tax Data: Verify that the employee's tax data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly in the infotypes related to tax (e.g., Infotype 0012 - Additional Payments, Infotype 0015 - Additional Deductions).
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings for tax calculation and ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the tax calculation schema and any related rules.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to identify any issues in the payroll processing that may be causing the error.
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing entries that could affect the tax split period.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll and tax data, such as Infotype 0002 (Personal Data), Infotype 0012 (Additional Payments), and Infotype 0015 (Additional Deductions).
  Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set correctly for the relevant period.
  Tax Calculation Schema: Review the tax calculation schema in the system to ensure it is up to date and correctly configured for the current tax regulations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEST283 error message in SAP.