How To Fix 5E001 - Calculated percentage greater than applied percentage. Enter reason.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Calculated percentage greater than applied percentage. Enter reason.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E001 - Calculated percentage greater than applied percentage. Enter reason. ?

  The SAP error message 5E001 ("Calculated percentage greater than applied percentage. Enter reason.") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or compensation calculations. This error indicates that the system has calculated a percentage (for example, a deduction or benefit) that exceeds the percentage that has been applied to an employee's payroll or compensation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll or compensation configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between calculated and applied percentages.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's master data or payroll data can lead to this error.
  Changes in Rates: If there have been recent changes to rates or percentages (e.g., tax rates, benefit contributions) that have not been updated in the system, this can cause mismatches.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom calculations or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not align with the expected values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll and compensation to ensure that all percentages are set correctly. This includes reviewing the relevant wage types and their settings.
  Verify Employee Data: Look into the employee's master data and payroll data to ensure that all entries are correct and consistent. Pay special attention to any recent changes.
  Check for Updates: If there have been recent changes to tax rates or other percentages, ensure that these changes have been reflected in the system.
  Enter Reason: If the calculated percentage is indeed correct and the applied percentage needs to be adjusted, you may need to enter a reason for the discrepancy in the system as prompted by the error message.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Engage Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the calculations are now correct.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.