How To Fix HRPAYDESV559 - The name of the tax-exempt payment cannot be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 559

• Message text: The name of the tax-exempt payment cannot be empty

What causes this issue?

You used the subapplication
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDAPPL_ELENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA01_1VVV>ELENA: Other
Tax-Free Payments</> to define cumulation wage types for tax-exempt
payments so that you can report the payments in the data module
<ZK>Tax-Exempt Payments (DBSB)</>.
In the notification, the text of the relevant cumulation wage type is
reported as a user-defined text for the type of tax-exempt payment. 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 text 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 HRPAYDESV559 - The name of the tax-exempt payment cannot be empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV559, which states "The name of the tax-exempt payment cannot be empty," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to process a tax-exempt payment without a specified name for that payment. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when configuring payroll elements or during the execution of payroll runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax-exempt payment type may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to a missing name.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up correctly to handle tax-exempt payments.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the name of the tax-exempt payment was not filled in during the setup of the payment type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not be handling tax-exempt payments correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section for defining wage types and ensure that the tax-exempt payment type is correctly configured with a valid name.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary logic for processing tax-exempt payments.
  Make sure that the relevant wage types are included in the schema and that they are correctly linked to the tax-exempt payment.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Review the employee master data and payroll data to ensure that all required fields, including the name of the tax-exempt payment, are filled in.
  If necessary, update the employee records to include the missing information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  Monitor the payroll run for any other related errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring tax-exempt payments in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR/payroll expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: In SAP, wage types are used to define how payments are processed. Each wage type can have specific characteristics, including whether it is tax-exempt.
  Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll processing cycle in SAP is crucial for troubleshooting errors related to payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax-exempt payments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV559 error and ensure that tax-exempt payments are processed correctly in your SAP system.