3777865 - HCM Payroll Switzerland: ELM (wage notification procedure) for Newcomers - Q&A

You are starting with (the implementation of) wage notification procedure ELM (German: ELM - "Einheitliches Lohnmeldeverfahren") and require initial information. 

Questions:

1. Does SAP HCM support direct electronic transmission of ELM 5.0 reports to government authorities?
2. Is the SAP B2A Manager mandatory as middleware?
3. What is the time line of ELM versions?
4. What are the Swissdec certification requirements?
5. What are 
* required configuration steps and prerequisites,
* relevant SAP Notes, guides, and documentation for ELM reporting,
* configuration steps and prerequisites?
6. Which modules ("domains") does ELM comprise, such as withholding tax, Social insurance (AHV), etc.?

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• Payroll Switzerland
• ELM (standardized wage notification procedure)

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