How To Fix HRPAYUS_CE001 - Inconsistency: Infotype &1 record does not exist for tax company &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_CE - Messages for US payroll CE

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Inconsistency: Infotype &1 record does not exist for tax company &3

What causes this issue?

Due to a common paymaster situation, a record must exist for infotype
&V1& with key &V2& for this person for the personnel assignments in tax
company &V3&. This record must be consistent with those for the other
tax companies.

System Response

The employee is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Create the missing infotype record.

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 HRPAYUS_CE001 - Inconsistency: Infotype &1 record does not exist for tax company &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_CE001 indicates an inconsistency related to the payroll infotype records in the context of U.S. payroll processing. Specifically, it states that a record for a particular infotype does not exist for the specified tax company. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during payroll processing or when generating reports.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Infotype Records: The required infotype record (e.g., IT0001 for Organizational Assignment, IT0002 for Personal Data, etc.) is missing for the employee in the specified tax company.
  Incorrect Tax Company Assignment: The employee may not be correctly assigned to the tax company in question, leading to the absence of necessary infotype records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some records may not have been transferred correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll setup that prevent the system from recognizing the infotype records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to check if the required infotype records exist for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the records are present for the specified tax company.
  
  
  
  Verify Tax Company Assignment:
  
  Check the employee's assignment to the tax company using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct tax company and that the infotype records are maintained accordingly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Missing Records:
  
  If the required infotype records are missing, you may need to create or update them using transaction code PA30.
  Ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly for the tax company and the relevant infotypes.
  Consult with your SAP HR configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PU00 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any other inconsistencies that may exist.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store specific types of employee information. Each infotype has a unique number (e.g., IT0001, IT0002).
  Tax Company: In the context of U.S. payroll, a tax company is a legal entity that is responsible for payroll taxes and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PU00 for managing HR data and performing checks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.