How To Fix HRIESP031 - Exclusion Order must be Tax Basis 'X', not &1 (IT0359)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Exclusion Order must be Tax Basis 'X', not &1 (IT0359)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP031 - Exclusion Order must be Tax Basis 'X', not &1 (IT0359) ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP031 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an exclusion order in the context of payroll processing, specifically related to the tax basis. The error message states that the exclusion order must have a tax basis of 'X', but it currently has a different value (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the exclusion order (which is used to exclude certain wage types from being taxed) is not set up correctly in the system. The tax basis for the exclusion order is expected to be 'X', which usually indicates that the wage type should be excluded from tax calculations. If the tax basis is set to a different value, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Exclusion Order Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  Navigate to the section where exclusion orders are defined (e.g., "Payroll -> Payroll: USA -> Wage Types -> Define Exclusion Orders").
  Verify the tax basis assigned to the exclusion order in question.
  
  
  
  Modify the Tax Basis:
  
  If the tax basis is not set to 'X', change it to 'X' as required.
  Ensure that the wage types associated with the exclusion order are correctly configured to reflect this change.
  
  
  
  Review Related Wage Types:
  
  Check the wage types that are linked to the exclusion order. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that their tax treatment aligns with the exclusion order.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a payroll expert who is familiar with your specific SAP implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE51 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check employee records and payroll schemas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on exclusion orders and tax basis configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP031 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.