How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES198 - TAX basis and USC basis NOT compatible, { W[TAX] -> W[USC} }

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 198

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES198 - TAX basis and USC basis NOT compatible, { W[TAX] -> W[USC} } ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES198 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the tax basis and the USC (Universal Social Charge) basis in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the wage types (W) for tax and USC are not aligned correctly, which can lead to discrepancies in payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Wage Types: The wage types for tax and USC are not compatible. This can happen if the wage types are defined incorrectly in the payroll schema or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for tax and USC may not be set up properly in the system, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll infotypes that are causing the incompatibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the wage types for tax and USC in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that they are compatible with each other.
  Use transaction code V_T512W to check the wage type characteristics and ensure that the tax and USC wage types are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to ensure that the processing logic for tax and USC is correctly implemented. Use transaction code PE01 to access the payroll schema and verify the relevant rules.
  
  
  
  Correct Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data and payroll infotypes (such as IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments, etc.) to ensure that the wage types are entered correctly.
  Make sure that the employee's tax and USC information is consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to simulate the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for your specific country to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYIEINFOTYPES198 error and ensure that the tax and USC calculations are compatible in your SAP payroll processing.