How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES197 - TAX basis and USC basis NOT compatible, { W[TAX] -> W[USC} or X{USC] }

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 197

• Message text: TAX basis and USC basis NOT compatible, { W[TAX] -> W[USC} or X{USC] }

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES197 - TAX basis and USC basis NOT compatible, { W[TAX] -> W[USC} or X{USC] } ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES197 indicates a compatibility issue between the tax basis and the USC (Universal Social Charge) basis in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the system detects that the values or configurations for tax and USC are not aligned correctly for a specific employee or payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The tax basis and USC basis may be configured differently in the payroll schema or in the infotypes for the employee. For example, if the tax basis is set to a certain value (like W for Weekly) and the USC basis is set to a different value (like X for Monthly), the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Infotype Data: The infotype records (like IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions, etc.) may have inconsistent or incorrect entries that do not match the expected values for tax and USC.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be correctly set up to handle the tax and USC calculations, leading to mismatches.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Infotype Data: Check the relevant infotypes for the employee in question. Ensure that the tax basis and USC basis are consistent. For example, if the tax basis is set to weekly, the USC basis should also be set to weekly.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the infotype data is correct, review the payroll configuration settings in the schema. Ensure that the rules for calculating tax and USC are aligned and compatible.
  Consult Payroll Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll configuration documentation to understand the expected values for tax and USC and ensure they are set correctly.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur. Monitor the results to confirm that both tax and USC calculations are processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes related to payroll that may need to be checked include:
  
  IT0008 (Basic Pay)
  IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  IT0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema (e.g., PCRs) should be reviewed to ensure that the calculations for tax and USC are correctly defined and do not conflict.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration best practices.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting live payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.