How To Fix 3G157 - Expenditure type &1 is more than 100% financed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Expenditure type &1 is more than 100% financed

What causes this issue?

The percentage rates for funding the employee expenditure type &V1&
total &V2& percent. There is an error in the FUND table in the payroll
results.

System Response

The employee has been rejected for the transfer to Accounting.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G157 - Expenditure type &1 is more than 100% financed ?

  The SAP error message 3G157 indicates that the expenditure type specified (denoted by &1) has been financed by more than 100%. This typically occurs in the context of project management or budget management within SAP, where expenditures are tracked against predefined budgets or financing limits.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Budget Limits: The expenditure type has been allocated a budget or financing limit, and the total expenditures recorded against this type have exceeded that limit.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the financing or budget is configured in the system, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or postings may have been made incorrectly, leading to an overstatement of expenditures.
  Multiple Funding Sources: If multiple funding sources are involved, the cumulative financing may exceed 100% for a specific expenditure type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Expenditure Entries: Check the entries related to the expenditure type in question. Ensure that all postings are accurate and necessary.
  Adjust Budget or Financing: If the expenditures are valid and necessary, consider increasing the budget or financing limit for that expenditure type to accommodate the actual spending.
  Correct Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the expenditure type and ensure that they align with the intended financial management practices.
  Consult with Finance Team: Engage with the finance or controlling team to understand the implications of the error and to determine the best course of action.
  Reallocate Funds: If applicable, consider reallocating funds from other expenditure types that are under budget to cover the excess.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to review project expenditures.
  Budget Management: Familiarize yourself with the budget management processes in SAP, including how budgets are created, monitored, and adjusted.
  Documentation: Ensure that all changes and adjustments are well-documented for audit purposes and compliance with financial regulations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling financing issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.