How To Fix HRPAYDEST291 - No statement of tax-free ER bonuses for company pension

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No statement of tax-free ER bonuses for company pension

What causes this issue?

The statement of tax-exempt employer contributions for professional
pension organizations as a fixed day is no longer allowed as of 2017.

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?

Delimit the entries in view V_T5D2R for the fixed day 'AGZBV' on
December 31, 2016.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST291 - No statement of tax-free ER bonuses for company pension ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST291 indicates that there is an issue related to the processing of tax-free employer (ER) bonuses for company pensions in the payroll system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to generate the necessary statements for tax-free bonuses that are supposed to be reported for pension purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration for handling tax-free bonuses may not be set up correctly. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or the absence of necessary infotypes.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the employee's master data or payroll results that are required for the calculation of tax-free bonuses.
  Incorrect Tax Classifications: The employee may not be assigned the correct tax classifications or the relevant tax codes may not be properly configured.
  Pension Plan Configuration: The configuration of the pension plan itself may not support the processing of tax-free bonuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings related to tax-free bonuses and ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the payroll schema and any related rules.
  Review Employee Data: Ensure that all necessary infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments) are correctly filled out for the employee in question. Verify that the tax-free bonus amounts are correctly entered.
  Validate Tax Classifications: Check the employee's tax classifications and ensure that they are set up correctly in accordance with local tax regulations.
  Pension Plan Settings: Review the configuration of the pension plan to ensure it allows for the processing of tax-free bonuses. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes and settings in the pension plan configuration.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to see if the error persists. This can help identify if 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 releases updates and patches that may resolve known issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and tax-free bonuses to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEST291 error message in SAP.