How To Fix HRPAYDESV557 - The name of the taxable payment must not be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 557

• Message text: The name of the taxable payment must not be empty

What causes this issue?

You used the subapplication
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDAPPL_ELENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA01_1VVV>ELENA: Other
Payments Liable to Tax</> to define cumulation wage types for other
payments that are subject to tax, so that they can be reported in the
data module <ZK>Other Payment Subject to Tax (DBSE)</>.
In the notification, the text of the relevant cumulation wage type is
reported as a user-defined text for the other payments that are subject
to tax. The text must not be empty.

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the cumulation wage type texts of your cumulation wage types (view
V_596G_A). Note that only the first 30 positions of the cumulation wage
type texts can be reported.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV557 - The name of the taxable payment must not be empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV557, which states "The name of the taxable payment must not be empty," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required field related to taxable payments is missing or has not been filled out correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when a required field for a taxable payment is left blank. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data entry in the payroll infotypes or during the payroll run.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific wage types that are being processed.
  Custom Developments: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they might not be handling the taxable payment fields correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotypes: Review the relevant infotypes (such as IT0008 - Basic Pay, IT0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions, etc.) for the employee in question to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to taxable payments.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the wage types and their characteristics to ensure they are defined properly.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation to identify where the error occurs. This can help pinpoint the specific data or configuration issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance on this error.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you may need to debug the payroll program to see where the error is being triggered and why the taxable payment name is not being populated.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Familiarize yourself with the wage types used in your payroll configuration, as they play a crucial role in determining how payments are processed and reported.
  Infotype Documentation: Review the documentation for the relevant infotypes to understand the required fields and their significance in payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYDESV557 error in your SAP system.