How To Fix GJ338 - Payroll burden cannot be calculated for international company codes (&1)

GJ338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Payroll burden cannot be calculated for international company codes (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ338 - Payroll burden cannot be calculated for international company codes (&1) ?

  The SAP error message GJ338, which states "Payroll burden cannot be calculated for international company codes (&1)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to calculate payroll burden for a specific international company code. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll burden calculation may not be properly configured for the specific international company code. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or rules.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the payroll burden calculation may be missing. This could include employee master data, payroll-related infotypes, or specific configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  Country-Specific Regulations: Different countries have different regulations regarding payroll calculations. If the system is not set up to handle the specific requirements of the international company code, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Incompatibility with Payroll Type: