How To Fix 4B009 - Lower voluntary bracket must be less than compulsory basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 4B - Message Class for Philippines

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Lower voluntary bracket must be less than compulsory basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 4B009 - Lower voluntary bracket must be less than compulsory basis ?

  The SAP error message 4B009 ("Lower voluntary bracket must be less than compulsory basis") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when configuring wage types and their associated brackets for deductions or contributions. This error indicates that there is a misconfiguration in the wage type settings where the lower limit of a voluntary deduction or contribution bracket is not less than the compulsory basis.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or wage type settings. Specifically, the lower limit of a voluntary bracket is set to be equal to or greater than the compulsory basis, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Wage Type Settings: The wage types involved may have been incorrectly defined, leading to conflicting values between compulsory and voluntary brackets.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be incorrect data entries in the payroll master data or infotypes that affect the calculation of the brackets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 to access the relevant table/view for wage types.
  Check the configuration of the wage types involved in the error. Ensure that the lower limit of the voluntary bracket is indeed less than the compulsory basis.
  
  
  
  Adjust Bracket Values:
  
  If you find that the lower voluntary bracket is incorrectly set, adjust it to ensure it is less than the compulsory basis.
  This may involve changing the values in the relevant wage type configuration or adjusting the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that the logic for calculating the brackets is correctly implemented.
  Make sure that the conditions for the voluntary and compulsory brackets are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring wage types and brackets.
  
  
  
  Seek Expert Help:
  
  If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP payroll expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE01 (for payroll schema), PE02 (for wage type configuration), and SM30/SM31 (for table maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing Environment: Always make changes in a testing environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions in payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 4B009 and ensure that your payroll calculations are functioning correctly.