How To Fix 3F256 - Amount for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Amount for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F256 - Amount for wage type &1 lies outside permitted limits of &2 to &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message 3F256 indicates that the amount for a specific wage type (denoted as &1) is outside the permitted limits defined in the system. The limits are specified as &2 (minimum limit) and &3 (maximum limit), and &4 may provide additional context or information related to the error.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during payroll processing or when entering wage types in the system. The reasons for this error can include:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may have been configured with incorrect limits in the payroll schema or wage type characteristics.
  Data Entry Errors: The amount entered for the wage type may have been incorrectly inputted, exceeding the defined limits.
  Changes in Legislation or Company Policy: Changes in regulations or internal policies may have altered the permissible limits for certain wage types.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not be correctly set up, leading to invalid wage type amounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Configuration) and review the configuration for the wage type in question. Ensure that the limits are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to see if there are any specific rules or conditions that might be affecting the wage type limits.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Verify the amount entered for the wage type. Ensure that it falls within the defined limits. If necessary, correct the amount.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that all relevant information is accurate and up to date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the limits have changed due to new regulations or company policies, consult the relevant documentation or your HR department to understand the new limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE01 (Wage Type Configuration), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to wage type configurations and employee master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.