How To Fix HRPAYNLLA253 - Current wage return does not exist for legal person &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Current wage return does not exist for legal person &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA253 - Current wage return does not exist for legal person &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA253, which states "Current wage return does not exist for legal person &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to find a wage return for a specified legal entity (legal person).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Wage Return: The most common cause of this error is that there is no wage return data available for the specified legal person in the payroll system. This could happen if the payroll has not been processed for that legal entity or if the data has not been correctly entered or updated.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the legal entity settings in the system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from generating the wage return.
  
  
  Timing Issues: The error may occur if the payroll period has not been closed or if the wage return is being requested for a period that has not been processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that payroll has been processed for the relevant period for the legal person in question. If it has not been processed, run the payroll for that period.
  
  
  Verify Data: Check the employee master data and payroll data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that the legal person is correctly assigned to the employee.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Look into the configuration settings for the payroll schema and the legal entity. Ensure that everything is set up correctly and that the legal person is properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Run Reports: Use relevant SAP reports to check for wage return data. Reports like "Payroll Results" or "Wage Return Reports" can help identify if the data exists.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll processing and wage returns for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Wage Return).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.