How To Fix HRPAYUS_CLD_BSI036 - Provider Configuration not created: API settings missing from SOA Manager

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_CLD_BSI - Message Class for BSI TaxFactory SaaS Integration

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Provider Configuration not created: API settings missing from SOA Manager

What causes this issue?

Before you enable the web services used by BSI eFormsFactory? and
Employee Central Payroll to communicate, you must define the
authentication methods used for the API.

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?

1. In the SOA Manager, open the Service Administration tab and choose
Simplified Web Service Configuration.
2. Under Authentication Methods Setting for API in API Settings, select
Basic Authentication (user / password) and X509 Certificate
Authentication.

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 HRPAYUS_CLD_BSI036 - Provider Configuration not created: API settings missing from SOA Manager ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_CLD_BSI036 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the API settings in the SOA Manager for the BSI (Business Software, Inc.) tax calculation service. This error typically arises when the necessary configuration for the BSI provider is not set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by missing or incorrect API settings in the SOA Manager. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The BSI provider configuration may not have been fully set up in the SOA Manager.
  Missing Endpoints: The required service endpoints for the BSI API may not be defined.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary configuration.
  Incorrect System Settings: The system settings for the BSI integration may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check SOA Manager Configuration:
  
  Go to the SOA Manager (transaction code SOAMANAGER).
  Check if the BSI service provider is listed and properly configured.
  Ensure that the necessary API settings are defined, including the endpoint URLs.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Provider Configuration:
  
  If the provider configuration is missing, create a new configuration for the BSI service.
  If it exists but is incomplete, update it with the correct API settings.
  
  
  
  Define Service Endpoints:
  
  Ensure that the service endpoints for the BSI API are correctly defined in the SOA Manager.
  You may need to consult the BSI documentation for the correct endpoint URLs.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and configure the SOA Manager settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the BSI service can be accessed without errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or BSI documentation for specific configuration steps and requirements related to the BSI integration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  BSI Documentation: Review the BSI integration documentation for specific configuration requirements and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYUS_CLD_BSI036 error and ensure that the BSI provider configuration is correctly set up in your SAP system.