How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN073 - No percentage found for pollution category &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 073

• Message text: No percentage found for pollution category &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

There are two possible reasons:
This employee is assigned to an incorrect pollution category;
The pollution category is implemented incorrectly.

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?

1. Assign the correct pollution category on the Infotype <ZH>Company Car
(0442).</>
2. Check the implementation of the pollution category on the view
<DS:SIMG.OHANL_CC004_EN>Additional Amount Percentage Private Use of Car
</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN073 - No percentage found for pollution category &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN073 indicates that there is no percentage found for a specific pollution category in the payroll processing for the Netherlands. This error typically arises in the context of payroll calculations where specific deductions or contributions related to environmental taxes or levies are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the pollution category in question has not been set up in the system. This could mean that the percentage rates for the pollution category are not defined in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly set up to reflect the necessary information related to the pollution category.
  Outdated or Incorrect Tax Tables: The tax tables or configuration settings may be outdated or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of the required percentage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Payroll -> Netherlands -> Tax Calculation).
  Ensure that the pollution category in question is properly defined and that the percentage rates are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure that all necessary fields related to the pollution category are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that all relevant infotypes are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Tax Tables:
  
  Check if the tax tables are up to date. If they are outdated, you may need to apply the latest updates or patches from SAP that include the necessary configurations for the pollution categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing in the Netherlands to ensure compliance with current regulations and to find any specific instructions related to the pollution category.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring pollution categories.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing in the Netherlands, which may provide insights into handling specific categories and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNL_EN073 error and ensure that payroll calculations are performed correctly.