How To Fix HRPAYNLLA208 - Feature &1: Tax authority RePer &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Feature &1: Tax authority RePer &2 not found

What causes this issue?

No entry was found in feature &v1& for tax authority LePer &v2&.
However, the LePer is valid in the <ZK>Wage Return 2006</> validity
period (determined by subapplication <ZH>LA06</>).
This LePer is not valid in the wage return if you do not specify it in
feature &v1&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA208 - Feature &1: Tax authority RePer &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA208 indicates that there is an issue with the tax authority configuration in the payroll system. Specifically, it states that the tax authority referenced in the feature (in this case, "RePer") is not found. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when processing payroll for employees in specific regions or jurisdictions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax authority specified in the payroll feature is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant tables or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Feature Settings: The feature might be incorrectly set up, pointing to a tax authority that does not exist or is not active.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone data migration or upgrades, some configurations may not have been transferred correctly.
  Regional Settings: The employee's location or the payroll area may not be correctly configured to match the tax authority settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Authority Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the payroll settings for the specific country.
  Verify that the tax authority in question is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Feature Settings:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to check the feature "RePer" and ensure that it is correctly configured to point to the appropriate tax authority.
  Make any necessary adjustments to ensure that the feature references a valid tax authority.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the tax authority is correctly assigned based on the employee's location and payroll area.
  Update any incorrect entries in the infotypes related to tax information (e.g., Infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll country and tax authority configurations for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03 (Feature Maintenance)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYNLLA208 error message in SAP.