How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL238 - No valid tax infotype available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 238

• Message text: No valid tax infotype available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL238 - No valid tax infotype available ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL238 ("No valid tax infotype available") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system cannot find the necessary tax information for an employee. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Infotype: The most common cause is that the relevant tax infotype (e.g., Infotype 0012 for tax data) is not maintained for the employee in question.
  Incorrect Validity Dates: The validity dates of the tax infotype may not cover the payroll period being processed.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for payroll processing (e.g., inactive or on leave).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the infotype that prevent it from being recognized as valid.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The configuration for tax processing may not be set up correctly for the specific country or region.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Maintenance:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30).
  Check if Infotype 0012 (or the relevant tax infotype for your country) is maintained.
  If it is missing, create a new record with the appropriate tax information.
  
  
  
  Verify Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the validity dates of the tax infotype cover the payroll period you are processing.
  If the dates are incorrect, adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Status:
  
  Check the employee's status in the system to ensure they are eligible for payroll processing.
  If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or ensure that the payroll is being processed for the correct period.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the entries in the tax infotype for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Correct any mistakes found.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the tax settings are correctly configured for your organization and the specific country.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes for tax data in your country, as they can vary.
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing cycle in SAP and how infotypes are used during this process.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on maintaining employee master data and tax infotypes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYIEPAYROLL238 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.