How To Fix 3F253 - Percentage for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 %

3F253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Percentage for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 %

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F253 - Percentage for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 % ?

  The SAP error message 3F253 indicates that the percentage value for a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is outside the permitted limits defined in the system. The limits are specified as &2 (minimum percentage) and &3 (maximum percentage). This error typically occurs during payroll processing or when entering data related to wage types that have percentage-based calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The percentage entered for the wage type is either too high or too low compared to the defined limits in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The wage type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to incorrect limits being applied.
  Changes in Legislation or Policy: If there have been recent changes in labor laws or company policies that affect wage types, the limits may need to be updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the wage type in SAP (Transaction code: SM30 or SPRO).
  Verify the defined limits