How To Fix U1313 - Magnetic tape must be selected to generate a correction run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U1 - Tax reporter interface

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Magnetic tape must be selected to generate a correction run

What causes this issue?

In order to perform a correction run for W-2, you must select the
<zh>Magnetic tape</> output checkbox.

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?

Select <zh>Magnetic tape</> and generate the correction run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U1313 - Magnetic tape must be selected to generate a correction run ?

  The SAP error message U1313, which states "Magnetic tape must be selected to generate a correction run," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or data archiving where magnetic tape output is required for certain operations. This error indicates that the system expects a magnetic tape option to be selected in order to proceed with generating a correction run.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to require magnetic tape output for the correction run process, but the necessary settings or selections have not been made. This can happen if:
  
  The user did not select the magnetic tape option in the payroll or correction run configuration.
  The system settings or parameters for the payroll processing are not correctly configured to allow for the correction run without magnetic tape.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the U1313 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for