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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 company contribution. Ensure that the percentage is set correctly according to the legal requirements.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes such as 0001, 0002, 0014, etc.) to ensure that all necessary information is entered correctly.
  Verify that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that their contribution rates are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Legislative Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes in legislation regarding compulsory contributions, ensure that these changes have been reflected in the system.
  Consult with your legal or compliance team to confirm the required contribution rates.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it is correctly calculating the compulsory contributions. You may need to debug the payroll run to identify where the calculation is failing.
  Use transaction code PE01 to access and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run a Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and error messages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3E481 in SAP.