How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC020 - No Tax Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No Tax Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC020 - No Tax Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC020 No Tax Legend Code: &1 &2 &3 &4 typically indicates that there is an issue related to tax legend codes in the payroll processing or tax calculation within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during payroll processing, tax reporting, or when generating tax-related documents.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Tax Legend Code: The error suggests that the system is unable to find a valid tax legend code for the specified parameters (represented by &1, &2, &3, &4). This could be due to:
  
  The tax legend code not being defined in the system.
  Incorrect configuration or mapping of tax codes.
  The employee or payroll area not having the necessary tax information.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of tax types, tax codes, or tax authorities in the SAP system.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee master data or payroll data could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tax Legend Codes: Verify that the tax legend codes are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Payroll or Tax settings).
  Ensuring that the tax legend codes are properly assigned to the relevant tax types.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data to ensure that all necessary tax information is correctly entered. This includes:
  
  Tax classification.
  Tax area.
  Any other relevant tax-related fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the tax configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place. This may involve:
  
  Checking the tax types and their corresponding codes.
  Ensuring that the tax authorities are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on tax legend codes and their configuration.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant data and configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to tax processing.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PRA/PAY_PROC020 No Tax Legend Code error in your SAP system.