How To Fix 3W648 - Amount specified is less than minimum for the Medical Aid Package

3W648 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Amount specified is less than minimum for the Medical Aid Package

Diagnosis
You have entered an amount which is less than the minimum contribution
specified for the scheme.
What To Do
Check your entry.
If necessary, check the minimum contribution amount and change your
contribution amount accordingly. To do so, see the instructions below.
Procedure for System Administrator
RESET N1
Choose 'Maintain entries'.
Enter your project IMG number or choose 'Without Project'.
In 'Maintain Medical Aid Insurances', select the company and scheme for
the minimum contribution amount in question.
Choose 'Details'.
In 'Scheme Details' see the 'Minimum value for personal accounts' field
(Min.Pers.Acc.).
Make any adjustments if necessary and save your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W648 - Amount specified is less than minimum for the Medical Aid Package ?

  The SAP error message 3W648, which states "Amount specified is less than minimum for the Medical Aid Package," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within SAP, particularly when dealing with medical aid contributions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the amount entered for a medical aid package (such as employee contributions or employer contributions) is below the minimum required amount set in the system. Each medical aid package has predefined minimum contribution levels, and if the amount specified does not meet these thresholds, the system will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Minimum Contribution Levels: Review the minimum contribution amounts defined for the specific medical aid package in your SAP configuration. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for payroll or benefits.
  
  
  Adjust the Amount: If the amount you entered is indeed below the minimum, you will need to adjust