How To Fix ID_WT167 - No records selected : Dummy file will be generated

ID_WT167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_WT - International Development - Withholding Tax Reporting Tool

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No records selected : Dummy file will be generated

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ID_WT167 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_WT167 "No records selected: Dummy file will be generated" typically occurs during the processing of wage types in the payroll module. This message indicates that the system did not find any records to process for the specified wage type, and as a result, it will generate a dummy file instead.
  Causes:
  
  No Data for the Selected Period: The most common cause is that there are no payroll results or data for the specified period or wage type.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the payroll run may not match any existing records. This could be due to incorrect date ranges, employee selection, or wage type specifications.
  Payroll Not Processed: Payroll may not have been processed for the employees in question, leading to a lack of records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or wage type settings that prevent records from being selected.
  
  Solutions:
  
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