How To Fix 56737 - The allowance is not allowed to exceed the capping amount ( & )

56737 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 737

• Message text: The allowance is not allowed to exceed the capping amount ( & )

What causes this issue?

The allowance amount should compensate for the difference between the
accommodations receipts total and the permissible maximum amount.
Your entry exceeds the permissible allowance amount.
Please reduce the amount of the allowance document.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

56737 - Details

• The SAP error message 56737, which states "The allowance is not allowed to exceed the capping amount (&)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) or Payroll modules, particularly when dealing with allowances, benefits, or compensation structures.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when an allowance or benefit being processed exceeds a predefined limit or capping amount set in the system. The capping amount is a threshold that restricts how much can be allocated for a specific allowance, and if the calculated or entered amount surpasses this limit, the system generates this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Allowance Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the specific allowance in the SAP system. Ensure that the capping amount is set correctly according to your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's data to ensure that the allowance being processed is appropriate and does not exceed the allowed