How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES128 - File "&1": Invalid form type "&2". Use either W2, W2C, W2PR or W2CPR.


HRPAYUS_MESSAGES128 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 128

  • Message text: File "&1": Invalid form type "&2". Use either W2, W2C, W2PR or W2CPR.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES128 - File "&1": Invalid form type "&2". Use either W2, W2C, W2PR or W2CPR. ?
    The SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES128 indicates that there is an issue with the form type specified in the payroll processing for the United States. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid form type that does not match the expected values for W-2 forms.
    
    Cause: The error is triggered when the system is trying to generate a payroll report or tax form, and the form type provided does not conform to the acceptable values. The valid form types for W-2 forms in SAP are: W2: Standard W-2 form W2C: Corrected W-2 form W2PR: W-2 form for Puerto Rico W2CPR: Corrected W-2 form for Puerto Rico If the form type specified in the configuration or during the payroll processing is anything other than these, the error will occur.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should take the following steps: Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system for payroll processing. Ensure that the form type being used

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