How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC026 - Missing Withholding Type/Account XRef: &1 &2

/PRA/PAY_PROC026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Missing Withholding Type/Account XRef: &1 &2

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/PRA/PAY_PROC026 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC026 Missing Withholding Type/Account XRef: &1 &2 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with withholding tax calculations. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for the withholding type/account cross-reference in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when the system cannot find a mapping for the specified withholding type and account. This could be due to:
  
  The withholding type not being defined in the system.
  The account cross-reference for the withholding type not being set up correctly.
  Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the payroll or tax settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entered for the employee or payroll run that do not match the expected values in the configuration.
  
  
  Changes in Tax Regulations: If there have been recent changes in tax regulations or withholding types, the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for