How To Fix 5BSI001 - Select residence or work check box

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5BSI - BSI TaxLocator: Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Select residence or work check box

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5BSI001 - Select residence or work check box ?

  The SAP error message 5BSI001 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with tax calculations related to employee residence and work locations. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select either the "Residence" or "Work" checkbox in the relevant configuration or data entry screen.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the payroll system is unable to determine the appropriate tax jurisdiction for an employee because neither the residence nor work location has been specified. This is crucial for tax calculations, as different jurisdictions may have different tax rates and regulations.
  Solution:
  To resolve the 5BSI001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data).
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the appropriate infotype (usually IT0001 for Organizational Assignment or IT0002 for Personal Data).
  
  
  
  Check Residence and Work Location:
  
  Ensure that the residence and work location fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for checkboxes or fields labeled "Residence" and "Work" and ensure that at least one of them is selected.
  
  
  
  Update the Data:
  
  If either checkbox is not selected, select the appropriate one based on the employee's situation.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After making the necessary updates, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration Settings: Ensure that the payroll configuration settings in the system are correctly set up to handle residence and work location data. This may involve checking the tax configuration in the SAP system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to employee master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling payroll-related errors and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the residence or work checkbox is appropriately selected, you should be able to resolve the 5BSI001 error and proceed with payroll processing.