How To Fix 4B007 - Employee basis amount must be more than the compulsory basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4B - Message Class for Philippines

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Employee basis amount must be more than the compulsory basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4B007 - Employee basis amount must be more than the compulsory basis ?

  The SAP error message 4B007 indicates that the employee's basis amount must be greater than the compulsory basis amount. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with contributions to social security, pension plans, or other benefits that have a minimum contribution requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Compulsory Basis Amount: This is the minimum amount that must be used for calculating contributions to social security or other benefits. If the employee's basis amount (the amount being reported for contributions) is less than this compulsory basis, the system will trigger this error.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employee's basis amount may have been entered incorrectly, leading to it being lower than the required compulsory basis.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific infotype settings that define the compulsory basis and the employee's basis amount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's payroll data to ensure that the basis amount is correctly entered. This can be done by checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  Adjust Basis Amount: If the employee's basis amount is indeed lower than the compulsory basis, you will need to adjust it to meet the required threshold.
  Review Configuration: If the data appears correct, check the configuration settings in the payroll schema to ensure that the compulsory basis is set correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR or payroll administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to handle this error in your version of SAP.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to payroll and employee compensation, as these will be crucial in diagnosing and fixing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee payroll data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll to further investigate the problem.