How To Fix HRPAYRULOG006 - Define tax schema for sequence number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG - Messages for HRUCALC0 logging

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Define tax schema for sequence number &1

What causes this issue?

You have not defined a tax schema for the given sequence number.

System Response

The system rejects the personnel number.

How to fix this error?

Enter a tax schema for the sequence number in the
<DS:SIMG.PAY_RU_DT_001>Payroll Periods</> Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG006 - Define tax schema for sequence number &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG006 indicates that there is an issue with the tax schema configuration in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a defined tax schema for the specified sequence number. This can occur during payroll processing when the system attempts to calculate taxes but cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Schema Configuration: The tax schema for the specified sequence number has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Sequence Number: The sequence number being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable to the current payroll area or country.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes to the payroll schema, it may have inadvertently removed or altered the tax schema settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tax Schema:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG > Payroll > Payroll: Country Specific > Define Tax Schema.
  Check if the tax schema for the specified sequence number exists. If not, you will need to create or define it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the tax schema is correctly configured for the relevant country and payroll area.
  Verify that the sequence number is correctly assigned to the appropriate tax schema.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (e.g., PCRs - Personnel Calculation Rules) to ensure that the tax calculation logic is correctly implemented.
  Make sure that the sequence number is correctly referenced in the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that tax calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on tax schema configuration for your country.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PE01 (to maintain payroll schemas) and PE02 (to maintain PCRs) to check and modify the payroll configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on configuring tax schemas.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYRULOG006 error and ensure that the tax schema is properly defined for the payroll process.