How To Fix 3O287 - Total deduction percentage &1 from bonus exceeds upper limit &2

3O287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Total deduction percentage &1 from bonus exceeds upper limit &2

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3O287 - Details

• The SAP error message 3O287 indicates that the total deduction percentage from a bonus exceeds the defined upper limit. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or bonus calculations within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Deduction Limits: The total deductions applied to a bonus (such as taxes, social security, or other deductions) exceed the maximum allowable percentage set in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for deduction limits in the payroll schema or the specific bonus calculation may not be set correctly.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect data entered for the employee's bonus or deduction percentages, leading to an overall deduction that exceeds the limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Deduction Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for deduction limits in the payroll schema. Ensure that the upper limit for deductions is set correctly according to company policy and legal requirements.
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