Error: Employee missing state withholding pay code
Issue
An employee is missing a state withholding (SWT) pay code.
Explanation
Every employee should have a state withholding (SWT) pay code. When the state withholding (SWT) pay code is missing, the employee's amounts may report incorrectly.
Solution
To fix this error, add the state withholding (SWT) pay code to the employee. (Modify Existing Employees > Pay Codes tab) [More]
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