How To Fix /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY142 - Country & Pri. Geo Loc. & Severence tax type & is not maintained.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Country & Pri. Geo Loc. & Severence tax type & is not maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY142 - Country & Pri. Geo Loc. & Severence tax type & is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RESPONSIBILITY142 typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the country, primary geographical location, and severance tax type in the Payroll or Personnel Administration module. This error usually arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error suggests that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified country and geographical location in relation to the severance tax type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the employee's master data or payroll settings.
  Tax Type Not Defined: The severance tax type may not be defined in the system for the specified country or geographical location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration settings (SPRO) and navigate to the Payroll or Personnel Administration section.
  Ensure that the severance tax type is properly defined for the relevant country and geographical location.
  Verify that all necessary tax types are configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Tax Type:
  
  If the severance tax type is missing, you will need to create or maintain it in the system.
  This can usually be done in the configuration settings under the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the country and geographical location are correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to maintain tax types and geographical locations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, PA30 for maintaining employee master data, and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for payroll processing.