How To Fix HRPFD02071 - No original posting could be stored for WHT posting in account &1

HRPFD02071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD02 - HR-PF: Pension Fund Switzerland

• Message number: 071

• Message text: No original posting could be stored for WHT posting in account &1

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HRPFD02071 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPFD02071 indicates that there is an issue with the withholding tax (WHT) posting in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the system could not find an original posting to store for the withholding tax posting in the specified account.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Original Posting: The error typically arises when the system is unable to locate the original payroll posting that corresponds to the withholding tax entry. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payroll run was not executed correctly.
  The original posting was deleted or not created.
  There are inconsistencies in the payroll results or master data.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the withholding tax settings or payroll schema can also lead to this error. This includes settings related to tax codes, accounts, or posting rules.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from linking the WHT posting to