How To Fix HRPAYDEST602 - Process flow: Tax calculation for other payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Process flow: Tax calculation for other payments

&INFO&
The taxation of other payments occurs in two steps:
Taxation according to year table without the other payment
Taxation according to year table with the other payment
The tax as other payment is calculated as the difference between the
calculated employment tax from steps 2 and 1:
Tax(other) = Tax(2) - Tax(1).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST602 - Process flow: Tax calculation for other payments ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST602 typically occurs during the tax calculation process for other payments in the payroll module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the tax calculation for specific payments that are not part of regular salary or wage payments, such as bonuses, severance pay, or other one-time payments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The tax calculation settings for the specific payment type may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Missing Tax Data: There may be missing or incorrect tax data for the employee or the payment type.
  Infotype Issues: Relevant infotypes (like IT0015 for additional payments) may not be filled out correctly or may be missing.
  Country-Specific Regulations: The error may arise due to country-specific tax regulations that are not properly implemented in the system.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the payroll period in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the specific payment type in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax calculation rules are correctly defined.
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data for any missing or incorrect tax information. This includes reviewing infotypes related to tax data (e.g., IT0207 for tax information).
  Validate Infotypes: Ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no missing entries that could affect tax calculations.
  Update Payroll Control Record: Verify that the payroll control record is correctly set up for the relevant payroll period and that it allows for the processing of other payments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. 
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.