How To Fix IDAR068 - Distribution type for employment tax &1 not defined in table &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDAR - Extended tax handling Argentina

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Distribution type for employment tax &1 not defined in table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDAR068 - Distribution type for employment tax &1 not defined in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDAR068 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution type for employment tax not being defined in the relevant configuration table. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or tax calculations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a payroll or tax calculation and cannot find a valid distribution type for the specified employment tax in the configuration table. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution type for the specific employment tax has not been defined in the relevant configuration table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to recognize the distribution type.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes to the payroll or tax calculation processes, it may have inadvertently affected the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDAR068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the payroll or tax configuration section where distribution types are defined.
  Verify that the distribution type for the specified employment tax is defined in the appropriate table (usually in the T5UTX table for tax types).
  
  
  
  Define Missing Distribution Type:
  
  If the distribution type is missing, you will need to create it. This involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration for the relevant payroll area or tax type.
  Adding the necessary distribution type and ensuring it is correctly linked to the employment tax.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review them to ensure they have not inadvertently affected the configuration.
  Consult with your SAP technical team or functional consultant if needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or tax calculation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to check employee data), or PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) to navigate through the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDAR068 error and ensure that the distribution type for employment tax is correctly defined in your SAP system.