How To Fix 3F163 - Average bonus (percent) could not be calculated

3F163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Average bonus (percent) could not be calculated

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to calculate the bonus percentage from the average
salary and the average bonus. This number is too large.

System Response

The system can not save the values.

How to fix this error?

Enter another value.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F163 - Average bonus (percent) could not be calculated ?

  The SAP error message 3F163, which states "Average bonus (percent) could not be calculated," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or bonus calculations within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to compute the average bonus percentage for an employee or a group of employees due to missing or incorrect data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Data: The required data for calculating the average bonus may be missing. This could include:
  
  No bonus records for the employee.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0015 for bonus payments).
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for bonus calculations may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as overlapping periods or incorrect amounts that prevent the calculation.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not be eligible for bonuses due to their employment status (e.g., inactive, on leave).
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Bonus Records: Verify that the employee has