How To Fix HRPAYUS_BSI017 - Employee is using Basic Local Reciprocity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_BSI - Payroll US BSI Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Employee is using Basic Local Reciprocity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI017 - Employee is using Basic Local Reciprocity ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_BSI017 indicates that an employee is using Basic Local Reciprocity (BLR) in the context of payroll processing. This error typically arises when there are issues related to the employee's tax setup, particularly concerning local taxes and reciprocity agreements between states.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Tax Configuration: The employee's tax configuration may not be set up correctly in the system, particularly regarding local taxes and reciprocity agreements.
  Missing or Incorrect Local Tax Information: The employee may not have the correct local tax information entered in their master data.
  Reciprocity Agreement Issues: The employee may be working in a location that has a reciprocity agreement with another jurisdiction, but the system is not recognizing it properly.
  Employee's Work and Residence State Mismatch: The error can occur if the employee's work state and residence state have different tax rules and the system is not configured to handle this.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in SAP (infotypes related to payroll and tax information) to ensure that all local tax information is correctly entered.
  Verify Local Tax Configuration: Ensure that the local tax setup in the system is correct and that the appropriate tax codes are being used.
  Check Reciprocity Agreements: Confirm that the reciprocity agreements between the states involved are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the tax configuration settings in SAP.
  Consult with Payroll Specialist: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a payroll specialist or SAP support to ensure that the system is configured correctly for handling local taxes and reciprocity.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making any changes, run a payroll simulation to check if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Basic Local Reciprocity (BLR): This refers to agreements between states that allow employees to pay taxes only in their state of residence rather than the state where they work, under certain conditions.
  SAP Infotypes: Relevant infotypes for payroll and tax information include Infotype 0002 (Personal Data), Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay), and Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Tax Configuration in SAP: Understanding how local taxes are configured in SAP is crucial for resolving this error. This may involve transaction codes like SPRO for configuration settings.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting steps.