'We encountered a problem' error when clicking on Paycheck Simulator in ESS

Description of Issue
  • All employees receive an error message when clicking on Paycheck Simulator in ESS
  • Exception when employees click on Paycheck Simulator
  • "Object reference not set to an instance of an object...

          MUNIS Web Services – Called prwsnsim_initialize

          Return code - 5

          XML out - [xmlOUT is null or empty]


          MUNIS Web Services – Return code 5 included the following message:

          Unable to prepare simulation data."

Context
  • Munis
  • Employee Self Service (ESS) 
  • Paycheck Simulator
Cause
  • Paycheck Simulator is unable to determine the appropriate warrant when preparing simulation data
Resolution
  1. Access Munis > Human Capital Management > Human Resources > Employee Job/Pay Classification > Employee Net Pay Simulator
  2. Use the Search button to establish the simulation for any example employee
  3. Log Out of ESS, then Log In
  4. Click Pay/Tax Information > Paycheck Simulator
Additional Information
  • Please reach out to Munis Human Resources Support with any additional questions