How To Fix HRPAYSE_MTS005 - Validation check: if col. 018 exists, col. 013 must exist too

HRPAYSE_MTS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSE_MTS - Monthly tax statement

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Validation check: if col. 018 exists, col. 013 must exist too

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HRPAYSE_MTS005 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS005 indicates a validation check failure in the payroll process, specifically related to the fields in the payroll results. The error message states that if column 018 (which typically represents a specific payroll result or wage type) exists, then column 013 (another payroll result or wage type) must also exist. This is a validation rule to ensure data integrity in payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll results for an employee are incomplete. If column 018 is populated, it implies that certain conditions or calculations have been met, which also require column 013 to be populated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of wage types or payroll schemas that lead to this inconsistency.
  Incorrect Payroll Processing: The payroll run may not have been executed correctly, leading to missing or incorrect entries in the payroll results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the