How To Fix 3E481 - Compulsory company contribution should at least be &1 %

3E481 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Compulsory company contribution should at least be &1 %

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E481 - Compulsory company contribution should at least be &1 % ?

  The SAP error message 3E481 indicates that there is an issue with the compulsory company contribution in the payroll processing. Specifically, it states that the compulsory company contribution should be at least a certain percentage (denoted as &1). This error typically arises in the context of payroll calculations, particularly when dealing with pension schemes or social security contributions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The percentage for the compulsory company contribution may not be set correctly in the system configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes that affect the calculation of contributions.
  Legislative Changes: Changes in laws or regulations regarding compulsory contributions may not have been updated in the system.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the calculations for the compulsory contributions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant payroll area and check the settings for the compulsory