How To Fix /PRA/PAY_PROC036 - NRA Flag can only be set for Non-US Address

/PRA/PAY_PROC036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/PAY_PROC -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: NRA Flag can only be set for Non-US Address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC036 - NRA Flag can only be set for Non-US Address ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/PAY_PROC036 NRA Flag can only be set for Non-US Address typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with tax-related configurations for employees or contractors. This error indicates that the system is trying to set the Non-Resident Alien (NRA) flag for an employee or contractor who has a US address, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Address Configuration: The employee or contractor has a US address in their master data, but the system is attempting to set the NRA flag, which is only applicable to non-US residents.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry where the address is incorrectly marked or the NRA flag is mistakenly set.
  Tax Configuration: The tax configuration settings in the system may not be aligned with the employee's actual residency status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Address: Verify the address details in the employee's master data. Ensure that if the NRA flag