How To Fix 3E003 - (Contr. Amount &1) will override calculated (Contribution % &2)!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 003

• Message text: (Contr. Amount &1) will override calculated (Contribution % &2)!

What causes this issue?

You entered an employee contribution percentage and a company
contribution amount, however in Customizing for Payroll New Zealand
under <LS>Superannuation -> Superannuation Funds ->
<DS:SIMG.OHANZSUP004>Define Superannuation Fund Details</></>, a
default company contribution factor has been defined.

System Response

The company contribution amount you entered overrides the company
contribution percentage derived from the default company contribution
factor.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entries if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E003 - (Contr. Amount &1) will override calculated (Contribution % &2)! ?

  The SAP error message 3E003 typically relates to issues in the context of payroll processing, specifically concerning contributions and deductions. This error indicates that a manually entered contribution amount is overriding a calculated contribution percentage, which can lead to inconsistencies in payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Override: The error occurs when a user manually enters a contribution amount that conflicts with the system's calculated contribution based on the defined percentage.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific wage types that are causing the system to calculate contributions incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry by users can lead to this error, especially if the manual entry does not align with the expected contribution percentage.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Manual Entries: Check the manual contribution amount entered in the payroll processing. If it is not necessary, consider removing it to allow the system to use the calculated amount.
  Verify Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration for the relevant wage types and contribution percentages is set up correctly. This includes checking the rules in the payroll schema and any related infotypes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling contributions and deductions to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  User Training: Provide training to users on how to enter contribution amounts correctly to avoid manual overrides that lead to errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring proper configuration and data entry practices, you can resolve the 3E003 error effectively.