How To Fix HRPAYDEST609 - Country &1 is not permitted for DTC tax calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Country &1 is not permitted for DTC tax calculation

What causes this issue?

Calculating the employment tax with the DTC program flowchart is
permitted only in the following countries:
Turkey (001)
Norway (002)
Spain (003)

System Response

Employment tax is calculated with the normal program flowchart.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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 HRPAYDEST609 - Country &1 is not permitted for DTC tax calculation ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST609 indicates that the specified country (denoted as &1 in the message) is not permitted for DTC (Double Taxation Convention) tax calculation. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is trying to apply tax rules for a country that is not configured to support DTC calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The country in question may not be set up in the SAP system to handle DTC tax calculations. This could be due to missing configuration settings in the payroll or tax calculation modules.
  Incorrect Country Code: The country code provided may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Legal Changes: Changes in tax laws or regulations may have occurred, and the system has not been updated to reflect these changes.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may contain incorrect or incomplete information regarding the employee's tax residency or country of employment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the country in question. Ensure that the country is set up correctly in the payroll schema and that DTC tax calculation is enabled.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Ensure that the DTC settings for the country are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Country Code: Confirm that the country code used in the payroll processing is correct and matches the expected format in the system.
  
  
  Update Legal Changes: If there have been recent changes in tax laws, ensure that the SAP system is updated with the latest tax tables and configurations.
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any discrepancies related to their country of residence or employment. Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to DTC tax calculations for specific guidance on the country in question.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights or patches if the issue is related to a known bug.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to DTC tax calculations and the specific country in question. These notes often contain important updates or fixes.
  Tax Configuration Guides: Review SAP's official guides on payroll and tax configuration for the specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDEST609 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.