How To Fix HRPAYUS_BSI016 - Basic Local Reciprocity is not recommended to use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_BSI - Payroll US BSI Interface

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Basic Local Reciprocity is not recommended to use

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to set the <LS>Courtesy Withholding </>option as
<LS>Allowed with Basic Local Reciprocity</>.

System Response

<LS>Advanced Local Reciprocity </>option must be used instead of
<LS>Basic Local Reciprocity </>as of January 01, 2019, as suggested by
BSI since TaxFactory version 10.0.e.1. For more information, consult
<ZH>SAP Notes 2685179 </>and <ZH>2667916</>.

How to fix this error?

Select another valid option.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI016 - Basic Local Reciprocity is not recommended to use ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI016 indicates that the Basic Local Reciprocity (BLR) feature is not recommended for use in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises in the U.S. payroll module when there are issues related to the configuration of local tax calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The Basic Local Reciprocity feature may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the local tax jurisdictions are not set up correctly or if the reciprocity agreements between states are not defined.
  
  
  Incompatibility: The use of Basic Local Reciprocity may not be compatible with the current payroll setup or the specific requirements of the organization.
  
  
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in tax laws or regulations may render the use of Basic Local Reciprocity obsolete or not recommended.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYUS_BSI016 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for local taxes in the SAP