How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES114 - The "No Week53 Calculation" flag is only valid for a USC basis of N or W

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes

• Message number: 114

• Message text: The "No Week53 Calculation" flag is only valid for a USC basis of N or W

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES114 - The "No Week53 Calculation" flag is only valid for a USC basis of N or W ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES114 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the payroll processing related to the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag. This flag is used in payroll processing to determine how to handle the 53rd week of the year, which can occur in certain years depending on the calendar.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag is set, but the basis for the calculation (USC basis) is not set to either 'N' (No) or 'W' (Weekly). The USC basis determines how payroll is calculated, and if it is set to a value that is incompatible with the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration of the payroll settings in SAP. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the USC Basis Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for payroll (usually found in the IMG under Payroll).
  Look for the settings related to the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag and the USC basis.
  Ensure that the USC basis is set to either 'N' or 'W' if you want to use the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to see if the USC basis is set correctly for the employees in question.
  If necessary, update the employee records to reflect the correct USC basis.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  If you have custom payroll schemas, review them to ensure that they are correctly handling the "No Week 53 Calculation" flag and the USC basis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Week 53 Calculation: This is relevant for payroll periods that may have an extra week in a year, which can affect how salaries and wages are calculated.
  USC Basis: This refers to the basis on which the Universal Social Charge (USC) is calculated in Ireland. It is important to ensure that the correct basis is set for accurate payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a payroll specialist who is familiar with your specific configuration and requirements.