How To Fix 3F071 - Lower limit of the salary range cannot be greater than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Lower limit of the salary range cannot be greater than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F071 - Lower limit of the salary range cannot be greater than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message 3F071 indicates that there is an issue with the salary range defined for a specific position or employee. Specifically, it means that the lower limit of the salary range is set to a value that is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the lower limit was entered incorrectly.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a misconfiguration in the salary range settings within the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The employee or position master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Salary Range Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Personnel Administration or Organizational Management).
  Verify the salary range settings for the relevant position or employee.
  Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to incorrect data entry, go to the infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) and correct the values for the salary range.
  Make sure to save the changes after correcting the values.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the employee or position master data for any inconsistencies that might be causing the error.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly and logically.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the changes by trying to save the record again to ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to access and modify employee data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on salary range configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3F071 effectively.