How To Fix RP174 - No tax infotype is available in period &1-&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 174

• Message text: No tax infotype is available in period &1-&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP174 - No tax infotype is available in period &1-&2 ?

  The SAP error message RP174 "No tax infotype is available in period &1-&2" typically occurs when the system is trying to process payroll or tax-related information, but it cannot find the necessary tax infotype data for the specified period. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Tax Infotype Data: The most common cause is that the relevant tax infotype (e.g., Infotype 0015 for tax data) has not been maintained for the employee for the specified period.
  Incorrect Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the periods for which tax data has been maintained.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be gaps in the tax infotype data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or tax settings that prevent the system from accessing the required infotype data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (Transaction PA30) and check if the relevant tax infotype (e.g., 0015) is maintained for the specified period.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or update the infotype with the correct tax information.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that you are processing the correct payroll period. Check the payroll control record (Transaction PC00_MXX_CRC) to confirm the period settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary infotype data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for payroll and tax processing in the SAP system. Ensure that the tax calculation settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll and tax infotypes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0015: This infotype is used for maintaining tax data for employees. Ensure that it is correctly filled out for the relevant periods.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: To maintain employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CRC: To check and maintain payroll control records.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to tax infotypes and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RP174 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.