How To Fix HRPAYTR01058 - Tax base or deduction <=0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR01 - HR-TR: Message class for payroll (Turkey)

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Tax base or deduction <=0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR01058 - Tax base or deduction <=0 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR01058, which states "Tax base or deduction <= 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the tax base or deduction amount is less than or equal to zero, which is not valid for tax calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll schema or the tax calculation rules may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect deductions or tax bases.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll results, such as salary, deductions, or tax exemptions.
  Negative Values: If there are negative values in the payroll results (e.g., due to adjustments or corrections), this can lead to the error.
  Tax Exemptions: If an employee is exempt from taxes but the system is still trying to calculate a tax base, it may result in a zero or negative value.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: If the time evaluation results are incorrect, it may lead to incorrect payroll results.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question to ensure that all values (salary, deductions, etc.) are correct and positive.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate, including tax information, salary, and deductions.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration, consult with your SAP HCM consultant to review and adjust the payroll schema and tax calculation rules.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, re-run the time evaluation to ensure that the results are accurate before processing payroll.
  Check for Negative Values: Investigate any adjustments or corrections that may have resulted in negative values and correct them as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and tax calculations for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and troubleshoot payroll configurations.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.