How To Fix HRPAYUS_BSI015 - Basic Local Reciprocity is being used for at least one employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_BSI - Payroll US BSI Interface

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Basic Local Reciprocity is being used for at least one employee

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI015 - Basic Local Reciprocity is being used for at least one employee ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI015 indicates that the Basic Local Reciprocity (BLR) is being applied for at least one employee in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the United States, particularly when dealing with state and local tax calculations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the payroll system detects that an employee is subject to Basic Local Reciprocity rules, which allow employees to pay taxes in their home jurisdiction rather than the jurisdiction where they work. This can happen if:
  
  An employee resides in one locality but works in another that has a reciprocal agreement.
  The payroll configuration is not set up correctly to handle these reciprocity agreements.
  There are missing or incorrect entries in the employee's tax data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYUS_BSI015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Tax Data:
  
  Review the employee's tax information in the system. Ensure that the residency and work location are correctly entered.
  Verify that the appropriate tax codes for both the home and work jurisdictions are set up.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration for local taxes is set up to handle Basic Local Reciprocity correctly.
  Check if the necessary tax jurisdictions and reciprocity agreements are configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Tax Information:
  
  If the employee's situation has changed (e.g., they moved to a different locality), update their tax information accordingly.
  Make sure that the correct local tax withholding is applied based on the reciprocity agreement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the BSI (Business Software, Inc.) documentation for specific guidelines on handling local reciprocity in payroll.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the tax calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR/payroll team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Basic Local Reciprocity: This is a tax agreement between local jurisdictions that allows employees to pay taxes in their home locality rather than the locality where they work.
  Tax Jurisdictions: Understanding the local tax jurisdictions and their reciprocity agreements is crucial for accurate payroll processing.
  BSI Tax Factory: If your organization uses BSI for tax calculations, ensure that the BSI Tax Factory is updated with the latest tax rules and reciprocity agreements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYUS_BSI015 error and ensure that payroll processing continues smoothly.