How To Fix 5D545 - Maximum HI gross is greater than HI income threshold &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Maximum HI gross is greater than HI income threshold &

What causes this issue?

The maximum contribution-liable pension payment represents the upper
limit for paying contributions. It is calculated as the income threshold
in health/care insurance minus the gross pension amount from the
statutory pension insurance and other pension payments.
However, you entered a value that lies above the income threshold.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct the value or contact the responsible health insurance fund.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D545 - Maximum HI gross is greater than HI income threshold & ?

  The SAP error message "5D545 Maximum HI gross is greater than HI income threshold" typically relates to issues in the handling of health insurance (HI) gross income thresholds in payroll processing. This error indicates that the maximum health insurance gross income exceeds the defined income threshold for health insurance contributions.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data may have been entered for an employee's gross income or health insurance parameters.
  Configuration Issues: The health insurance thresholds may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Changes in Legislation: Updates in health insurance regulations or thresholds may not have been reflected in the SAP system.
  Employee Status Changes: Changes in an employee's status (e.g., from part-time to full-time) may affect their eligibility or contribution levels.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's gross income and ensure that it is entered correctly in the system.
  Check Configuration Settings: Verify the health insurance configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the income thresholds are set correctly.
  Update Thresholds: If there have been recent changes in health insurance regulations, update the thresholds in the system accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any discrepancies before processing the actual payroll.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT department for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on health insurance configurations.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials related to payroll processing and health insurance configurations in SAP.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local health insurance laws and regulations, as these can change frequently.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure proper payroll processing.