How To Fix HRPAYDEST856 - Only limited tax liability and tax class 1 or 6 are permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Only limited tax liability and tax class 1 or 6 are permitted

What causes this issue?

To select a value in the 'Special Rule DTC' field, one of the following
combinations is required:
Tax Liability: limited
Tax class: 1 or 6

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?

Adjust your entries according to the requirements.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST856 - Only limited tax liability and tax class 1 or 6 are permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST856 indicates that there is an issue with the tax classification of an employee in the payroll system. Specifically, it states that only limited tax liability and tax classes 1 or 6 are permitted for the given context. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in countries where tax classifications are strictly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Class: The employee may have been assigned a tax class that is not compatible with their tax liability status. For example, if an employee is classified under a limited tax liability but has a tax class that is not 1 or 6, this error will occur.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's master data, particularly in the tax-related fields.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration in SAP may not be set up correctly to handle the specific tax classes and liabilities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Verify the tax classification and ensure it is set to either class 1 or class 6 if the employee has limited tax liability.
  Make necessary adjustments to the tax class if it is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Liability Status:
  
  Confirm the employee's tax liability status. If they are indeed under limited tax liability, ensure that the correct tax class is assigned.
  If the employee should not be under limited tax liability, update their status accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the payroll settings and ensure that the tax classes and liabilities are configured correctly.
  Check if there are any specific country settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on tax classes and liabilities specific to your country.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the personnel responsible for maintaining employee data have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll configurations.