How To Fix HRPAYNLLA505 - A newer, open wage tax return exists for this person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 505

• Message text: A newer, open wage tax return exists for this person

What causes this issue?

The <ZK>Annual Employee Statement (New) </>(RPCJWNN1) only chooses data
from the closed Wage Tax Return. It is important that the most recent
data is included in the wage tax return. Since there is still a Wage Tax
Return that has not been closed, close it first and then create the
annual statement.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA505 - A newer, open wage tax return exists for this person ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA505, which states "A newer, open wage tax return exists for this person," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an attempt to process a wage tax return for an employee who already has an open wage tax return that has not been finalized or closed.
  Cause:
  
  Open Wage Tax Return: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing wage tax return for the employee that is still open. This means that the system recognizes that there is an ongoing process related to wage tax returns that needs to be completed before a new one can be initiated.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry or payroll processing that led to the creation of multiple wage tax returns for the same period.
  Timing Issues: If payroll processing is done in a way that overlaps with the submission of wage tax returns, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Wage Tax Returns: Review the wage tax returns for the employee in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or similar) to see if there is an open return.
  Close or Finalize Existing Returns: If you find an open wage tax return, you will need to either finalize it or close it before you can process a new one. This may involve completing any necessary steps in the payroll process.
  Consult Payroll Processing Logs: Check the payroll processing logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the wage tax return is still open.
  Adjust Payroll Periods: Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly set up and that there are no overlaps that could cause confusion in the system.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for payroll processing and wage tax return management in SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to payroll processing and wage tax returns for additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions and roles to access and modify wage tax return data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.