How To Fix HRPAYST012 - Error when reading trade tax wage type for cumulation WT &1 / subapp. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYST - Messages for reports (taxation Germany)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error when reading trade tax wage type for cumulation WT &1 / subapp. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYST012 - Error when reading trade tax wage type for cumulation WT &1 / subapp. &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYST012 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters an issue related to trade tax wage types during the cumulation process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the trade tax wage type is not properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type specified in the error message may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Subapplication Issues: The subapplication indicated in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the wage type being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that affect the processing of trade tax wage types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the trade tax wage types in the SAP system. Ensure that the wage type is defined correctly in the relevant payroll schema and that it is included in the cumulation process.
  Use transaction code V_T512W to check the configuration of wage types and ensure that the trade tax wage type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Validate Wage Type:
  
  Check if the wage type mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this using transaction code PE01 to view wage type characteristics.
  Ensure that the wage type is assigned to the correct infotype (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments).
  
  
  
  Review Subapplication Settings:
  
  Investigate the subapplication settings related to the wage type. Ensure that the subapplication is correctly defined and linked to the wage type in question.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Results:
  
  Review the payroll results for the employee in question to identify any inconsistencies or errors. Use transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to analyze payroll results.
  If necessary, run a simulation of the payroll process to identify where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Maintain Wage Types
  V_T512W: View Wage Type Configuration
  PC_PAYRESULT: Display Payroll Results
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYST012 for any known issues or patches that may address the error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for payroll processing and wage type configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRPAYST012 error in your SAP system.