How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES038 - BSI Level: &1&2

HRPAYUS_MESSAGES038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_MESSAGES - Message class for US Payroll functionalities

• Message number: 038

• Message text: BSI Level: &1&2

What causes this issue?

BSI cyclic and Regulatory Bulletin levels returned from the BSI
TaxFactory server.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES038 - BSI Level: &1&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES038 with the BSI Level: &1&2 typically relates to issues with the integration between SAP HR (Human Resources) and the BSI (Business Software, Inc.) tax calculation software. This error can occur during payroll processing when there is a problem with the tax calculation or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the SAP HR module or the BSI tax software.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the versions of SAP and BSI being used, leading to compatibility issues.
  Data Issues: Incorrect or incomplete employee data, such as tax information or payroll data, can trigger this error.
  BSI Updates: If there have been recent updates to the BSI software, it may require corresponding updates in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in both SAP HR and BSI to ensure they are correctly set up. This includes checking the tax codes, tax types,