How To Fix 3F257 - Amount for wage type &1 falls short of lower limit of &2 &4

3F257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3F - Compensation Management

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Amount for wage type &1 falls short of lower limit of &2 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3F257 - Amount for wage type &1 falls short of lower limit of &2 &4 ?

  The SAP error message 3F257 indicates that the amount for a specific wage type (denoted as &1) does not meet the minimum threshold defined in the system (the lower limit of &2). This error typically arises during payroll processing when the wage type amount is expected to be above a certain minimum value, but it falls short.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may have a defined lower limit in the payroll configuration that is not being met by the current amount.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the employee's payroll, leading to a wage type amount that is too low.
  Employee Status: The employee's status or conditions (e.g., part-time, leave of absence) may affect the calculation of the wage type.
  Collective Agreements: If the wage type is subject to collective agreements or regulations, the amounts may need to comply with those agreements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the