How To Fix PG840 - No tax company defined for personnel area &1 / subarea &2 (View V_T5U0P)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 840

• Message text: No tax company defined for personnel area &1 / subarea &2 (View V_T5U0P)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG840 - No tax company defined for personnel area &1 / subarea &2 (View V_T5U0P) ?

  The SAP error message PG840 indicates that there is no tax company defined for a specific personnel area and subarea in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or when trying to generate reports that require tax-related information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system cannot find a corresponding tax company configuration for the specified personnel area and subarea. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The tax company has not been defined in the configuration for the specified personnel area and subarea.
  Incorrect Personnel Area/Subarea: The personnel area or subarea being referenced may be incorrect or not properly set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG840 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the following path:
  Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Payroll Data -> Define Tax Company
  
  Ensure that there is a tax company defined for the relevant personnel area and subarea.
  
  
  
  Define Tax Company:
  
  If the tax company is not defined, you will need to create a new entry. Make sure to enter the correct personnel area and subarea along with the appropriate tax company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Area/Subarea:
  
  Double-check the personnel area and subarea being used in the transaction or report that triggered the error. Ensure they are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the setup of tax companies and personnel areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or report again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.