How To Fix RP987 - No tax office number for & & & in T5E01

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 987

• Message text: No tax office number for & & & in T5E01

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP987 - No tax office number for & & & in T5E01 ?

  The SAP error message RP987 "No tax office number for & & & in T5E01" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP, particularly when dealing with tax calculations for employees. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a tax office number for the specified employee in the relevant tax data table (T5E01).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tax Office Number: The most common cause of this error is that the employee's tax office number is not maintained in the system. This could be due to incomplete employee master data or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Tax Data: The employee's tax data may not be correctly set up, leading to the absence of a tax office number in the T5E01 table.
  Country-Specific Configuration: The error may also arise if the country-specific settings for tax offices are not properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Tax Office Number:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction code PA30).
  Check the "Tax Data" infotype (IT 0012) for the employee.
  Ensure that the tax office number is correctly entered. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Check T5E01 Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the T5E01 table.
  Verify if the tax office number for the relevant employee is present. If not, you may need to add the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Country-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the country-specific settings for tax offices are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the correct tax office number or how to maintain it, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SE16/SE16N: Data Browser for table access
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  IT 0012: Tax Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on tax office configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RP987 and ensure that the tax office number is correctly maintained for the employee in question.