How To Fix 3D009 - Employee minimum limit can not be lower than allowed minimum limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3D - HR-ID: Message class Indonesia

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Employee minimum limit can not be lower than allowed minimum limit

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value for employee minimum limit of contribution
which is lower than allowed minimum limit.

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?

Enter a value for employee minimum limit of contribution which is
higheror equal to the allowed minimum. To know the minimum limit of
contribution, look into the table T7ID13 against Insurance Type and
Contribution Level chosen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3D009 - Employee minimum limit can not be lower than allowed minimum limit ?

  The SAP error message 3D009 ("Employee minimum limit cannot be lower than allowed minimum limit") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the minimum limit set for an employee's compensation or benefits is lower than the system-defined allowed minimum limit.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The minimum limit for an employee's salary, benefits, or deductions may have been incorrectly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: During the entry of employee data, the minimum limit may have been set lower than the allowed threshold.
  Changes in Legislation: Updates in labor laws or company policies may have changed the minimum limits, and the system has not been updated accordingly.
  Collective Agreements: If the employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the minimum limits defined in that agreement may not be reflected in the employee's data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data to ensure that the minimum limit set for their salary or benefits is compliant with the allowed minimum limit.
  Adjust Configuration: If the configuration settings for minimum limits are incorrect, they need to be updated in the system. This may involve working with your SAP HR configuration team.
  Consult Documentation: Review any recent changes in legislation or company policies that may affect minimum limits and ensure that the system reflects these changes.
  Check Collective Agreements: If applicable, verify that the employee's data aligns with any collective agreements that may dictate minimum limits.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that the employee's data is processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access and modify employee data or configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and employee data management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that all configurations and data entries are correct, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.