How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL555 - Employment Start Date must exist within the tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Employment Start Date must exist within the tax year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL555 - Employment Start Date must exist within the tax year ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL555 indicates that the Employment Start Date for an employee does not fall within the valid tax year for payroll processing. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system checks the validity of the employment dates against the defined tax year.
  Cause:
  
  Employment Start Date: The employee's start date is either before the beginning of the current tax year or after the end of the current tax year.
  Tax Year Configuration: The tax year settings in the system may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake in entering the employment start date in the employee's master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Start Date:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (usually in PA30 or PA20).
  Verify the Employment Start Date and ensure it falls within the current tax year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employment Start Date:
  
  If the date is incorrect, update it to a valid date that falls within the tax year.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Year Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the tax year in the payroll settings (transaction code: PE03 or similar).
  Ensure that the tax year is correctly defined and that the start and end dates are accurate.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your payroll administrator or HR personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Tax Year Definition: The tax year is typically defined by the local tax authority and may vary by country. Ensure that your SAP system is configured according to local regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data and payroll configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYIEPAYROLL555 error and ensure that payroll processing can continue without issues.