How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN338 - Employer has leg.pers. &1 and &2; inconsistent return values in NLWCR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Employer has leg.pers. &1 and &2; inconsistent return values in NLWCR

What causes this issue?

The employer you have selected has two different legal persons. These
legal persons have inconsistent return values in feature NLWCR. That
means, for example, that the legal persons use different calculation
methods for the Work Cost Regulation or for one legal person you use the
Work Cost Regulation in simulation mode and for the other you use the
Work Cost Regulation in productive mode.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the return values in feature NLWCR. For this, refer to the
Customizing for <LS>Payroll Netherlands</> under
<DS:SIMG.PAY_NL_FEATURE_NLWCR>Activate Work Cost Regulation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN338 - Employer has leg.pers. &1 and &2; inconsistent return values in NLWCR ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN338 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the return values for the employer's legal personnel (leg.pers.) in the Netherlands Wage and Contribution Reporting (NLWCR) process. This error typically arises during the payroll processing or reporting phase when the system detects discrepancies in the data related to the employer's legal personnel.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error usually occurs when there are inconsistencies in the data related to the employer's legal personnel, such as differences in the reported values for contributions or wages.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the NLWCR settings in the SAP system.
  Master Data Errors: Errors in employee master data, such as incorrect legal entity assignments or missing information, can lead to this error.
  Changes in Legislation: Updates or changes in Dutch payroll legislation that have not been reflected in the system configuration can also cause inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Data Verification: Check the data for the employer's legal personnel (leg.pers. &1 and &2) to ensure that all values are consistent and correctly reported. This includes verifying wage types, contribution amounts, and any other relevant payroll data.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and NLWCR settings are correctly configured. This may involve checking the configuration in transaction codes such as PE01 (Payroll Schema) and PE02 (Payroll Driver).
  Master Data Check: Review the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all employees are correctly assigned to the appropriate legal entity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP notes or documentation related to the NLWCR process and any recent changes in Dutch payroll legislation that may affect the reporting.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the NLWCR report generates correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message or provide guidance on the NLWCR process.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Legal Changes: Stay updated on any changes in Dutch payroll legislation that may impact the NLWCR reporting process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP HR and payroll to conduct a more in-depth analysis.